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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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Almond Rocks
Recipe# 140
28 Dec 18

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Fit for a festive day, but made without much sweat! Who can resist crisp, perfectly roasted almonds coated in chocolate? Cool well, and treat yourself to these crunchy delights, or wrap them up in attractive papers and gift them to a dear one. Ensure that the almonds are well roasted so that t ....
Tendli Bhaat, Microwave Recipe
Recipe# 33903
20 Aug 10

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Tendli or ivy gourd is found almost all over the country. In fact, it is available even abroad, under the name of gherkins. But, every community has a favourite way of cooking it. Telugu people make stuffed tendli curry, while tamilians cook it with a simple tempering. The konkan people like to ....
Palak Coconut Kadhi
Recipe# 39656
22 Feb 13

 
 by Tarla Dalal
A delicious kadhi enhanced with vibrant spinach puree and soothing coconut milk, the Palak Coconut Kadhi also has its share of excitement thanks to the myriad spices that are added to it. As always, onions, green chillies and ginger, which are everyday ingredients in an Indian kitchen add to the fla ....
Mango Ginger Mousse ( Mousses Recipe)
Recipe# 35874
23 Dec 14

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 by Tarla Dalal
The rather unusual combination of mangoes and ginger gives a unique and unbeatable flavour to this mousse. It is amazing how the shades of ginger, lemon and mint give a completely new look to the otherwise common mango dessert. Taste the mixture after adding all the ingredients, and balance the ging ....
Darbari Aloo Mutter Sabzi, Microwave Dry Subzi
Recipe# 22516
21 Jan 12

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Potatoes and green peas in a tomato-based gravy is one of the most common dishes you can think of. Any day you are in a hurry and find these two ingredients in the fridge, you will stop thinking of what to cook and immediately take these out. The same old duo comes to you in an all-new form in t ....
Banana Pepper Wafers (  Faraal Recipe)
Recipe# 32569
20 Feb 14

 
 by Tarla Dalal
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A low-calorie, anytime and all-time favourite. Let us minus the oil and make a healthy version in the microwave, so that your fasting is truly fat free.
Microwave Apple Kheer
Recipe# 4940
20 Aug 10

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Flavoured elegantly with cardamom and nutmeg powder, the Microwave Apple Kheer is a wonderful dessert that will be loved by all, especially children. The best part is that every step, from stewing the apples to thickening the milk, is easily done with the microwave oven. Just make sure that the milk ....
Sweet and Sour Vegetable Stew, Microwave Recipe
Recipe# 684
07 Oct 16

 
 by Tarla Dalal
An amazing array of veggies is cooked with whole spices, onions and tomatoes to get a tasty vegetable stew. Some apple and pineapple cubes are thrown into the stew to get a sweet and tangy touch, while a mixture of cornflour and water is used along with tomato ketchup to thicken the Sweet and Sour V ....
Cabbage Rice (  Microwave Recipe)
Recipe# 2771
14 Nov 11

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Want a tasty and wholesome meal, but not in the mood to make anything elaborate? Well, this Cabbage Rice is just what you need! Made quickly with minimal ingredients, this delectable rice preparation is extremely satiating. Loaded with nutritious veggies like cabbage, capsicum and onions, flavored s ....
Moong Dal Khandvi
Recipe# 2746
14 Nov 11

 
 by Tarla Dalal
A delicious starter made with split yellow gram and curds and tempered with sesame seeds and mustard seeds.
Baby Corn Hara Masala ( Microwave Recipe)
Recipe# 2745
14 Nov 11

 
 by Tarla Dalal
A peppy hara masala that combines coriander with pungent add-ons like ginger, garlic and green chillies, converts the mildly-flavoured baby corn into a true tongue-tickler. This scrumptious Baby Corn Hara Masala is quite easy to prepare using the microwave oven, and pretty fast too. It takes jus ....
Potato Rosti
Recipe# 686
14 Sep 16

 
 by Tarla Dalal
An international bestseller, the Potato Rosti is a pleasantly-flavoured, almost soothing dish of potatoes cooked in butter with onions, green chillies and cheese. The specialty of the rosti lies in the way it is cooked – as a whole layer, somewhat like a pancake. This gives the Potato Rosti a un ....
Spinach Dumplings
Recipe# 4919
20 Aug 10

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Mix-shape-microwave, and there you have delicious Spinach Dumplings on the plate, ready to be relished with green chutney. A perfect mix of spinach, flours, curd, spices and baking soda, and a simple technique of covering the dumplings with a damp cloth when they are placed in the microwave, makes t ....
Chatakedar Paneer ( Microwave Recipe)
Recipe# 34561
22 Feb 13

 
 by Tarla Dalal
If there is one ingredient that is as indigenous as it is international, we would say that is our favourite paneer. Try tossing fresh, soft paneer with pav bhaji masala, and this chatakedar paneer will become a favourite beyond comparison!
Double Layered Chocolate Truffle Gateau
Recipe# 4946
20 Aug 10

 
 by Tarla Dalal
An all time favourite. Dark chocolate sponge layered with dark and white chocolate makes an irresistible dessert for al chocolate lovers.
Kanchipuram Idli, Kanchipuram Idli in A Microwave
Recipe# 34451
22 Feb 13

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Kanchipuram Idli is a special variety of Idli that is loaded with spices. It has the strong flavour of pepper and cumin seeds, which together with the crunch of roasted cashewnuts and chana dal makes it a real delight to devour. This recipe is named so, because it is said to have originated in the k ....
Fresh Peach Stew, Microwave Peach Stew
Recipe# 660
29 Jun 16

 
 by Tarla Dalal
The pleasant aroma and flavour of peach gets all the more exciting when laced with spices like cinnamon and clove. It is this effective combination of ingredients that gives the Fresh Peach Stew a totally irresistible aroma and lingering flavour! The Fresh Peach Stew is very easy to make, and ....
Corn Pulao (  Desi Khana)
Recipe# 1552
23 Sep 13

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Layers of rice, cooked along with corn, carrot, capsicum and a few simple spices, interact with a richly-flavoured curry… and, the conversation between the layers in the corn pulao is rather interesting! Baking the arrangement in an aluminium foil wrapper gives a special touch to the pulao.
Roti Nu Shaak, Roti ki Sabzi
Recipe# 22483
21 Jan 12

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Everybody loves to have rotis with subzi, but have you ever thought of making a subzi out of rotis? Well, here is an innovative recipe that involves cooking a mixture of rotis and curds with spice powders and tomatoes. The outcome is a tangy subzi that is simply awesome. The Roti nu Shaak is e ....
Methi Pakoda Kadhi ( Mcrowave Recipe)
Recipe# 35113
22 Feb 13

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Kadhi fits into any menu, being a traditional favourite. While regular sour curds Kadhis qualifies as simple, this Methi Pakoda Kadhi gets the status of a specialty thanks to a simple enhancement of adding methi and besan dumplings to it. Adding ....
Masala Bhaat, Microwave Maharashtrian Masala Bhaat
Recipe# 2774
14 Nov 11

 
 by Tarla Dalal
This Maharashtrian recipe of rice, tendli and peas, simmered with spices makes a great meal by itself.
White Chocolate Fudge, Microwave White Chocolate Fudge
Recipe# 4947
20 Aug 10

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Chocolate Fudge is a fascinating thing. Its lovely flavour and unique texture are not only irresistible but quite addictive too! While you might have tried the usual milk chocolate and dark chocolate fudges like Quick Dark Chocolate and Pe ....
Herb Potatoes ( Microwave Recipes)
Recipe# 4921
20 Aug 10

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Succulent baby potatoes coated with dill, parsley and cheese. The herb potatoes can be enjoyed as cocktail snack or as an accompaniment to a main course or with cheese fondue. Quick as a wink to prepare, everyone is sure to enjoy these delicious, cheesy herb flavoured potatoes.
Tinda Aur Saunf ki Subzi, Round Gourd and Fennel Vegetable
Recipe# 22485
21 Jan 12

 
 by Tarla Dalal
While this dish does have other spices and seeds, saunf is undoubtedly the hero of the show! It proves itself as a perfect flavouring for tinda. Fennel seeds are used generously in this Tinda aur Saunf ki Subzi, both in the tempering as well as in the special tomato-based masala paste. You wil ....
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