The ongoing Middle East conflict has fuelled the LPG shortage in India, resulting in a price hike of LPG gas cylinders and a rise in demand for induction cooktops. In most of the urban cities, these induction appliances have gone out of stock on quick commerce platforms, while offline markets have reportedly increased their prices. As a consequence, consumers are demanding alternatives to the induction cooktops. In this article, we explore the five best next possible appliances that can be used for cooking basic food items.
Air Fryer
An air fryer is based on hot air circulation technology to cook food. It mainly fries, roasts, and bakes with a minimal amount of oil. Many new models of air fryers are capable of cooking delicious paneer, grilled chicken, and baked snacks. In India, the pricing of the air fryers starts from Rs 2500 and goes up to Rs 15,000, depending on their brand, features, and capacity.
Microwave Oven
Microwave ovens are simply used to cook meals and heat food items. This device is capable of preparing complete dishes like pasta, vegetables, soups, rice, and more. They can also grill and roast your food items. The prices of microwave ovens in India begin at Rs 5,000 and go up to Rs 80,000, depending on their brand, features, and capacity.
Rice Cooker
It is a basic product used to simply cook rice and uses electricity. It can even cook dishes like pulao, kichdi, and steamed vegetables. This device can cost you Rs 1500 in India and is available on Flipkart for purchase.
Electric Cooking Heater
This device is also known as a hot plate. It works like a traditional stove and uses electricity to function. A budget-friendly electric cooking heater begins at a price of Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,000.
Electric Pan
This device features a built-in heating element. It can be used to cook eggs, noodles, sauté vegetables, and more. It can cost you around Rs 1000 on e-commerce platforms.
