LPG Crisis: From Besan Chilla To Pulao 7 Quick Recipes You Can Cook In A Microwave

India is currently facing LPG crisis and many Indian consumers are already shifting to induction cooking and other alternatives. Here we take a look at some quick recipes which you can cook in microwave.

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1. Microwave Veg Khichdi In a microwave-safe bowl, mix soaked rice, moong dal, chopped vegetables, turmeric, salt and water. Microwave for 12–15 minutes, stirring once. Drizzle ghee on top before serving.

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2. Microwave Scrambled Eggs (Anda Bhurji Style) Beat eggs with chopped onion, tomato, green chilli, salt and a little butter. Microwave for 1 minute, stir and cook again for 30–40 seconds until fluffy.

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3. Microwave Maggi / Instant Noodles Add instant noodles, tastemaker, vegetables and water to a bowl. Microwave for 3–4 minutes. Stir once in between for evenly cooked noodles.

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4. Microwave Vegetable Poha In a bowl mix washed poha, chopped onion, peas, turmeric, salt and a little oil. Sprinkle water and microwave for 2–3 minutes. Garnish with lemon and coriander.

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5. Microwave Upma Mix roasted semolina (sooji), chopped veggies, salt and water in a microwave-safe mug or bowl. Microwave for 3–4 minutes until fluffy.

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6. Microwave Rice Pulao Add soaked rice, mixed vegetables, salt, cumin, a little oil and water in a bowl. Microwave for 10–12 minutes until the rice is cooked and aromatic.

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7. Microwave Besan Chilla Mix besan, chopped onions, tomatoes, green chillies, salt and water to make a batter. Spread on a microwave-safe plate and cook for 2–3 minutes until set.

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