Over the years, as the cooking preferences of people in India have evolved, traditional cooking appliances like the pressure cooker have given way to more modern cookware like the multicooker. A multicooker functions similar to the traditional rice cooker; it is used for steaming purposes. But the difference is that it is an electric cooker, and it offers many more functionalities than the traditional cooker, like concurrent cooking, precise temperature control, etc.
If you are considering replacing your old rice cooker with a new multicooker or have recently bought one, you can cook a variety of dishes and delight your family with your culinary creations. And, if you are looking for some recipe ideas, you have come to the right place as we list down top multicooker recipes. So, let's get started:
Braised Cabbage
Typically, a braised cabbage is made in an oven. But if you don't have an oven, you can still make your favourite dish using your Wipro Vesta 1.2L Outer Lid Multicooker Kettle offered by Wipro Appliances. In fact, when you make the braised cabbage in a multicooker, you can retain a maximum number of vitamins and minerals from the ingredients and enjoy a delicious and healthy meal.
Ingredients required
- Whole cabbage
- Sesame oil
- Carrots (grated)
- Sugar
- Apple cider vinegar (optional)
- Cornflour
- Red chilli powder
- Chilli flakes
Method
- In a pan, sauté the cabbage wedges on side for about 3-4 minutes
- Add the water, vinegar, chilli powder, flakes and sugar
- Turn the cabbage with the browned side facing up, and then add the carrots to the pan and heat it for a couple of minutes
- Transfer all the ingredients to the multicooker and pressure cook it for about 5-7 minutes
- In a separate pan, make a slurry by mixing the cornstarch and water, pour over the cabbage and let it steam again for about 2 minutes
- Enjoy your delicious and healthy supper!
Meat Roast and Potatoes
A classical Sunday barbecue recipe, you can make this dish faster and more delicious using the steamer for cooking, i.e., a multicooker. A meat roast is a comfort food, and it will surely make you feel nostalgic about the Sunday lunch you had with your loved ones while growing up.
Ingredient required
- Lamb meat (you can also use beef or pork meat as you like)
- Salt and pepper
- Oil
- Onions (finely diced)
- Tomato paste
- Vegetables of your choice – mushrooms, peas, French beans, cauliflower
- Potatoes
- Chicken stock
Method
- Clean and wash the meat thoroughly. Dry the meat well with a paper towel and season it with salt and pepper
- In a pan or wok, add some oil and roast the meat on all sides for about 10-12 minutes until it turns brown. Once done, transfer it to a plate and keep it aside
- In the same pan, add the onions and sauté it
- Add the tomato paste and the vegetables, and give it a quick stir
- Stir in the stock and let it simmer for about 3-5 minutes
- Put the meat into the multicooker first, and then add the broth mixture with the vegetables and tomato paste. Close the cooker and set it on high pressure for about 90 minutes. If you don't have a multicooker, you can use the regular induction cooker
- Enjoy the delicious meat roast with some baked potatoes
Chicken and Pasta Soup
When you can make a chicken dinner it ought to be a winner, and when combined with a pasta soup, it makes the meal even better. You can make this wonderful dish in a multicooker and enjoy a delicious and healthy dinner.
Ingredients Required
- Boneless chicken
- Carrots
- Celery stalk
- Onions
- Garlic cloves
- Salt and pepper
- Bay leaf
- Pasta
- Freshly coriander leaves
Method
- Put all the ingredients into the multicooker pot
- Cover the lid and cook it on high heat for about 90 minutes
- After the meat is cooked, transfer the chicken to a bowl, and take out the bay leaf, and put it back in the multicooker
- Now add pasta to the pot, cover and cook until the pasta is tender, for about 10 minutes
- Shred the chicken, add in the coriander leaves, stir the mixture, and enjoy!
Turmeric Rice and Moroccan Chicken
If you are looking to make a special meal for your loved ones, you cannot go wrong with the Moroccan-inspired chicken and turmeric rice. A popular dish in Morocco, it is super tasty, flavourful, aromatic and satisfying to eat.
Ingredient required
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Turmeric powder
- Coriander leaves
- Grounded black pepper
- Grounded cinnamon
- Boneless chicken pieces
- Green olives
- Long-grain rice
- Chicken broth
- Carrots
Method
- Wash the meat thoroughly and cut it into small pieces
- Rinse the rice in cold water and keep it on the side
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the olive oil, turmeric powder, salt and pepper, ginger, coriander leaves, black pepper, cinnamon
- Now add the chicken to the bowl and coat the meat with the mixture well on all sides
- In the multicooker, put in the rice, pour the chicken broth, and then add the chicken and vegetable mixture on top of the rice
- Close the lid and pressure cook it for about 25 minutes
- When the cooking stops, carefully release the pressure and transfer the rice and meat to a platter
- Enjoy the delicious chicken and turmeric rice meal
Final Word
A multicooker is truly a wonderful invention that is designed to help you make several recipes. It can truly inspire you to unleash your creative skill and prepare new dishes. So, bring home the Wipro Vesta 1.2 L Outer Lid Multicooker Kettle home and start cooking a storm in your home.
