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Last Updated : Oct 14,2024



माइक्रोवेव - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Microwave recipes in Hindi)
માઇક્રોવેવ - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Microwave recipes in Gujarati)

Microwave Indian Recipes | Microwave veg recipes |

Microwave cookery is cooking using electromagnetic waves in a microwave powered by electricity. Microwaves activates the water molecules of the food, causing heat by friction which cooks or reheats the food. It is a very quick and easy method of cooking. Cooking in microwave is clean and efficient, quick boiling and mixing, no fermenting, less oil consumption and shorter cooking time.
 

5 Basic tips for beginners while using microwave:

1. The foods will be hot after cooking, so use heat proof mittens while removing them.
2. If you are covering something with a lid, make sure to leave a portion uncovered, to let the steam pass.
3. Make sure any glass, plastic containers, you use are labeled 'microwave safe'.
4. Never operate a microwave if the door doesn't close or is broken.
5. Don't forget to read the instruction manual or recipe and follow the cooking time, temperature etc.

In this age of ready-to-eat meals and takeaway food joints, there are still many professionals who like to cook their own food after a long day at work but, are unable to spare time. This is when microwave acts like a life saver for them! Unfortunately, most people still use microwave to reheat food or just heat water for tea, coffee, melt butter/chocolate or just make popcorns. But, the appliance can do so much more! We have tried creating exciting Veg Indian recipes using a microwave, do try your hand at it!
 

Microwave Main Course Veg recipe:

Dal Fry:
Dal is a staple food of India. We consume varieties of lentils in our daily diet. This simple, healthy recipe can be easily cooked by any novice cook within minutes.


Vegetable Biryani:
Who doesn't love Biryani? Serve this easy to make vegetable biryani with a bowl of raita and some papad!
 

Microwave Veg Subzi Recipes:

Baingan Bhurta :
A simple Punjabi recipe made using few basic ingredients. Sercve this subzi with roti or rotla.

Kadhai Khumbh Subzi :
Create this simple yet delicious Kadhai sabzi using a quick-fix tomato gravy and mushrooms. You can make any other kadhai sabzi by adding (other vegetables) or replacing (mushrooms)
 

Microwave Veg Snacks Recipes:

Khaman Dhokla :
Khaman Dhokla are traditional Gujarati snack made using fermented chana dal. We have created an instant version of this delicious tea time snack!

Moong Dal Khandvi:
Another Gujarati lip-smacking delicacy, try this melt in the mouth starter tempered with sesame seeds and grated coconut!

Cheese Sauce:
A quick fix for your hunger pangs, this multi purpose cheese sauce can be made within 5minutes and can be used to make a variety of dishes.

 

 


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Green Pea and Paneer Rice with Coconut Curry
Recipe# 2476
17 Aug 20

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Perfectly cooked basmati rice, dotted with vibrant green peas and soft paneer cubes, is layered with a succulent curry of onions in coconut milk, and baked quickly in the Microwave to enhance and fuse the flavours of the curry with the rice. Th ....
Bottle Gourd, Carrot and Beetroot Halwa, Microwave Recipe
Recipe# 35098
17 Aug 20

 
 by Tarla Dalal
We would all have tried carrot, bottle gourd or beetroot halwas sometime or the other. Let’s make something all the more special now, by combining all these together into one wonderful, colourful treat. With a nice orange-pink hue, a fantastic grainy texture and a mind-blowing flavour, this Bo ....
Sabudana Khichdi in Microwave
Recipe# 2749
19 Apr 23

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
microwave sabudana khichdi recipe | Maharashtrian style sabudana khichdi in microwave | microwave sago khichdi | with amazing 25 images Sabudana Khichdi is an all-time favourite
Kabuli Chana Biryani (  Indian Cooking)
Recipe# 36929
29 Jul 20

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 by Tarla Dalal
Kabuli chana together with tomatoes, curd and spices too gives rise to a lovely gravy that is layered with rice, and microwaved for the flavours to fuse. The rice itself is perked up with whole spices and herbs, which makes the Kabuli Chana Biryani even tastier. While such
Baked Rice with Green Curry
Recipe# 1549
17 Aug 20

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by Tarla Dalal
Subtly-spiced rice interspersed with a coriander and mint flavoured curry carrying cubes of paneer – surely, the baked rice with green curry will prove to be a fantastic treat for your taste buds! an aesthetic sprinkling of green peas and potato slices around the rice adds to the good looks.
Eggless Chocolate Mug Cake, Microwave Mug Cake
Recipe# 40422
20 May 20

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 by Tarla Dalal
eggless chocolate mug cake recipe | microwave chocolate mug cake | Indian style dark chocolate mug cake | chocolate cake in a mug using condensed milk | with 10 amazing images. In just 2 ....
How To Microwave Green Peas
Recipe# 22505
24 Jan 24

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Use the microwave to cook the frozen or fresh green peas with these simple instructions, quickly and then use them to make pea puree which can be used in various recipes.
Coconut Kadhi ( Microwave Recipe)
Recipe# 35112
31 Jan 20

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Coconut milk is gifted with a mellow flavour and a creamy texture, which makes any dish it is added to feel comforting and light yet pampering and rich at the same time! This Coconut Kadhi is an example of that rare class. It has a very light flavour yet feels intense, all thanks to coconut milk com ....
How To Make Spinach Puree and Blanched Spinach
Recipe# 22489
24 Jun 20

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 by Tarla Dalal
how to make spinach puree | how to make palak puree | with 14 amazing images. Spinach Puree also known as Palak puree is cooked spinach, that is grounded to a creamy paste consistency. It ....
Brownie with White Chocolate Cage
Recipe# 36423
06 Mar 19

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
An eye-catching rich, dark chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream makes a great party dessert .
Mini Rava Uttappa ( Microwave Recipe)
Recipe# 34563
24 Apr 19

 
 by Tarla Dalal
You can make quick, non-greasy uttappams in the microwave. Since this curd and semolina-based variety does not require fermentation, you can choose it to quench an unexpected hunger pang. Using sour curds ensures soft and spotted uttappams, just like the original.
Panha ( Microwave)
Recipe# 4932
09 Apr 19

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Panha, the evergreen Indian cooler, just got easier! Summer is just not complete without chilled glasses of Panha, prepared with raw mangoes, perked up with black salt and spices like cardamom and saffron, and sweetened with sugar. Preparing this traditional dr ....
Apple Jam
Recipe# 4887
05 Mar 19

 
 by Tarla Dalal
A rich, amber-coloured jam with a hint of lemon, the Apple Jam is a perfect accompaniment to a loaf of freshly baked bread, croissants, or pancakes too. Instead of adding cinnamon powder to the jam, you may also choose to dip a stick of cinnamon into the jam while it is still hot, and lid the jar fo ....
Til Ke Ladoo, Microwave Til Ladoo
Recipe# 35104
09 Jan 19

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
A mouth-watering laddoo made of sesame seeds and crushed peanuts, which will make your taste buds jump with joy! Dry roasting the sesame boosts the aroma and flavour of this laddoo phenomenally. Crushed peanuts and jaggery also add to the fabulous taste of this laddoo, which is quite easy to make in ....
Corn and Fusilli Soup ( Microwave Recipe )
Recipe# 33848
19 Dec 18

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Italian cuisine somehow has a very aesthetic and romantic appeal. Here is a light soup from the Italian repertoire that’s perfect for a romantic candlelight dinner with your sweetheart. The soup features a blend of textures including crunchy corn and soft pastas. The use of small pasta is crucial fo ....
Dal Fry ( Microwave Recipe )
Recipe# 33898
15 Jul 24

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
microwave dal fry recipe | how to make dal in a microwave | dal tadka in microwave | Dal fry is literally every where! you will find it on every restaurant menu, in most buffets, in wedding spreads, parties and in ....
Golpapdi, Microwave Golpapdi
Recipe# 2780
25 Dec 20

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
microwave golpapdi recipe | microwave gol papdi Indian mithai | microwave sukhdi | quick golpapdi in a microwave | with 12 amazing images. microwave golpapdi recipe
Badami Paneer
Recipe# 22498
20 Aug 24

 
 by Tarla Dalal
badami paneer in a microwave recipe | microwave badami paneer sabzi | paneer badami curry | with 35 amazing images. paneer badami curry is a delectable dish cooked in a rich, creamy almond ....
Lemon Rice Recipe ( Microwave)
Recipe# 35109
22 Feb 13

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Lemon Rice is an all-time favourite rice preparation in South India, where it is made on a regular basis for lunch or dinner, offered as prasad to devotees at temples, served as part of a wedding spread, and carried frequently in the dabba to work or school. With a holistic flavour that combin ....
Cauliflower Nu Bhanolu ( Gujarati Recipe)
Recipe# 560
23 Nov 14

 
 by Tarla Dalal
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A mildly-flavoured and easy-to-make snack that is very popular in ahmedabad, cauliflower no bhanolu uses coconut milk as the primary ingredient. The tempering that is sprinkled atop the batter before cooking adds to its zest. This microwave version is very easy and quick to make, adapted to suit tod ....
Paneer Koftas in Palak Gravy
Recipe# 34569
12 Feb 21

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Paneer and palak are a match made in heaven! Their textures, colours, flavours, all complement each other beautifully, bringing out the best of both. Paneer Koftas in Palak Gravy is a quick, easy and tasty recipe of paneer koftas bathed in a richly-flavoured spinach gravy. The koftas are ready i ....
Baked Potatoes
Recipe# 4908
20 Aug 10

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Baked Potatoes is truly a universal favourite, much loved by people across the world. It can be enjoyed plain, with cheese or with a yummy filling as in this case. Here, we’ve stuffed the baked potatoes with a scrumptious mixture of broccoli and corn, flavoured with a hint of garlic. Seasoned wi ....
Vegetable Makhanwala, Microwave Veg Makhanwala
Recipe# 651
18 Jun 18

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Let you taste buds revel in the delightfully creamy mouth-feel of this vegetable preparation. Although the word ‘makhan’ hints at the presence of butter—and of course, there is quite a bit of it—we can attribute the richness of the Vegetable Makhanwala more to the fresh cream and milk in it. Hal ....
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