Since the advent of induction cooktops, they have drastically changed the way people cook at home. With its unrivalled precision control systems, safety, and energy efficiency, an induction cooktop has become one of the most loved kitchen appliances worldwide. In India, although the trend of induction cooking came pretty late, it is fast gaining pace.
Nowadays, with the growing awareness about the benefits of induction cooking, many families are replacing their old gas and electric stoves with induction cooktops. Whether you are a professional cook or an amateur, mastering the art of cooking with an induction cooktop can help you take your culinary skills to a new height.
In this guide, we explore a few induction recipes that you can try making at home. So, without any further ado, let’s get started:
Chicken Soup Recipe
Chicken soup is a simple yet tasty food that you can have any time of the year, and it may feel like a warm hug. It is known to be one of the best comfort foods, filling not only your tummy but also your heart and soul.
If you are looking for some quick and healthy cooktop recipe ideas, chicken soup is the best dish you can make that will surely delight your family members. The best thing about this dish is that it is easy to make and can be made with only a few basic ingredients that you may already have at home.
Ingredients needed
- Shredded chicken pieces (cooked)
- Olive oil
- Chicken broth (optional)
- Vegetables of your choice
- Coriander leaves (finely chopped)
- Garlic cloves
- Black pepper powder
- Onions
- Salt as per taste
Cooking Method
- Place a large pan on the induction cooktop, and heat some olive oil over medium heat
- Sauté the onions in the oil until they change colour, and then add the other vegetables. Let them cook for about 5-7 minutes. Make sure to keep stirring the ingredients frequently.
- Put the minced garlic in the pot and let the veggies cook for another minute
- Add the chicken broth, or you can also use normal water in the pot, along with black pepper powder and other spices of your choice
- Give the ingredients a good stir and bring to a boil until the vegetables become tender
- Now, put in the shredded chicken pieces, along with the coriander leaves and lemon juice (as per your taste). Let the soup boil for 1-2 minutes
- Season the soup and enjoy a delicious chicken soup meal
Lemon Rice Recipe
Lemon rice is a South Indian delicacy. A simple one-pot rice meal, lemon rice is full of flavours and super tasty. If you are looking for easy induction recipes to make for dinner after a long and tiring day, this would be the perfect dish. It is easy to make and will be ready in less than 20 minutes.
Ingredients required
- Cooking oil
- Mustard seeds
- Cumin seeds
- Asafoetida
- Curry leaves
- Green chillies
- Cashew nuts
- Turmeric powder
- Lemons
- Cooked rice or leftover rice
- Salt as per taste
Cooking Method
- Place the cooking pan over the induction cook, and heat some oil
- Temper the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves, green chillies
- Add the cashews and fry them for a couple of minutes until they change colour and become golden brown
- Stir in the turmeric powder, and give all the ingredients a good mix
- Add in the lemon juice, stir and mix it well with other ingredients and turn off the heat
- Finally, add the rice and salt and give it a good mix in the lemon mixture
- Enjoy your delicious dinner
Chickpea Curry Recipe
There are few dishes in India that are distinctively north Indian than a chickpea curry or chole as it is commonly known in India. Almost every family in the northern parts of Indian, especially in states like Punjab, Delhi, etc., will have their own secret chickpea curry recipe.
As delicious and indulgent the curry is, it is also one of the best healthy cooktop recipes that you can make at home and please your loved ones. The chickpeas are a good source of many vital nutrients like Vitamin C, Calcium, Vitamin B6, etc, and it can be eaten with both rice and roti.
Ingredients needed
- Onion
- Tomato
- Ginger-garlic paste
- Cooking oil
- Spices of your choice
- Dried masala powder – cumin powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder
- Chicken peas (cooked)
- Fresh coriander leaves (chopped)
- Salt as per taste
Cooking Method
- In a blender, make a smooth paste of the sliced onions and tomatoes, and keep it aside
- Place the cooking pan over the induction cooktop, and heat the oil on medium heat
- Once the oil is hot, temper the spices for a couple of minutes and then add ginger-garlic paste and the onion-tomato paste, and cook them together till the oil begins to separate from the paste
- Add the dry masala powders, and cook the masala while stirring frequently for about 4-5 minutes
- Put the chickpeas in the masala mixture and mix them well together
- Add some salt as per your taste and water as per the thickness of the gravy you want it to be
- Turn the heat to low, and let the chickpeas simmer in the masala for about 10-12 minutes
- Toss in the fresh coriander, leave, give it a good stir
- Enjoy the chickpea curry with some boiled rice or roti as you like
Kheema Paratha Recipe
If you are planning to host a party or a family get-together and looking for some healthy induction recipes, you can try making this wonderful dish, which would delight all the non-vegetarian food-loving guests. Paratha is a popular Indian flatbread with minced meat stuffing in it.
This stuffed paratha recipe is the perfect way to use up the leftover kheema and create a new dish altogether. The dish is easy to make and requires just ingredients.
Ingredients needed
- Whole wheat flour
- Water
- Minced meat or kheema masala (cooked or leftover)
- Ghee
Cooking Method
- Firstly, prepare a dough for the paratha
- Place the wheat flour in a large mixing bowl, add water little by little, and knead it into a smooth and soft dough
- Once the dough is ready, cover it up with a soft cloth and keep it aside to rest for about 15-30 minutes
- Divide the dough into equal sized balls, and roll them out like you would usually roll while making a puri
- Place a spoonful of the kheema masala on the rolledout dough, fold it carefully and tightly form all sides and roll it out flat again
- Heat the griddle or tawa over the induction cooktop
- When the tawa is hot, brush it with some ghee, butter or oil as you like and place the paratha on top
- Cook it until you see little bubbles rise on top, brush some more ghee on the paratha, and flip it over to let it cook on the other side
- Serve the fresh, paratha with a dollop of ghee on top and a side of yoghurt raita
Kheer Recipe
Kheer is an Indian rice pudding that is sweat, rich, creamy and super tasty. It is one of the best induction cooktop recipes ideas that you can try making at home, especially if you are preparing a family feasting or hosting a party.
Kheer would a great way to end the meal, and leave your family members’ and guests feeling in their tummy and hearts. The best thing about this dessert is that it is easy to make, and requires only a few ingredients.
Ingredients required
- Basmati rice (cooked)
- Milk
- Condensed milk
- Sugar
- Nuts – cashews, almonds, raisins, pistachios
- Saffron strands
- Cardamom powder
- Rose petals (optional)
Cooking Method
- Place a large pan over your induction cooktop, adjust the heat to medium heat, put the milk, the condensed milk and sugar in pan and bring it to a boil
- Turn the heat to low, and add in the rice to the milk. Give the mixture a good mix, and make sure that you keep stirring occasionally, until the milk thickens, and reduces by half
- Add in the nuts, and cardamom powder, and cook further for 5 minutes
- Remove the pan from the cooktop, and add in the saffron strands, and stir well
- Transfer the kheer to a serve bowl, and enjoy with warm or chilled as you like, garnish the kheer with some chopped nuts and rose petals
Final Word
You can make all these induction recipes using the CIC 202 2000 Watts Induction Cooktop offered by Wipro Appliances. It has feather touch buttons and seven power levels, allowing you to make your food faster and with utmost precision. Also, the best feature of this cooktop is that it has 10 built-in, pre-set cooking menus, which is perfect for cooking Indian delicacies.
From boiling water and milk to making chapatis and steaming rice and making a soup, you can cook a lot of your favourite dishes with a single touch, and be ensured that the dish will be cooked to perfection.
