By Shreya Goswami
Reducing the use of cooking oil can not only improve heart health but also lessen your calorie intake. Here are some methods you can use to reduce oil use during cooking.
Most vegetables contain plenty of water which is released while cooking. This sweating method reduces oil use and is flavourful too.
Non-stick cookware and cast-iron pans can reduce the usage of oil to fry, saute or even stir fry ingredients.
Try placing all your ingredients with flavourings and no oil in a parcel or leaf wrapping to add flavour.
Instead of using oil for sautéing vegetables or protein, use vegetable broth or stock as a flavorful alternative.
Instead of deep-frying or pan-frying, opt for baking or roasting methods which crisp up food just as well.
By searing the food, you can achieve a delicious caramelized exterior without relying on excessive oil.
When you grill food, it is cooked directly over an open flame or heat source, which reduces oil use naturally.