Indian cuisine holds a special place in the hearts of food enthusiasts worldwide, and it’s no surprise given its rich flavours, intricate spices, and diverse textures. Among the array of Indian recipes, those crafted for festive occasions truly shine. However, as delicious as these festive dishes are, they can be quite challenging to prepare, demanding significant active cooking time and effort, not to mention concerns over health due to the frying involved.
This festive season, why not simplify your culinary endeavours and cater to a broader audience, from health-conscious individuals to those whose festivals are often spent cooking delicacies, by embracing the versatility of an air cooking?
Exploring the world of air cooking
While highlighting the advantages of incorporating air cooking appliances into your festive cooking, Umesh Guptaa, Director, Bergner India, pointed out, “One of the standout advantages of utilizing air fryers for preparing Indian cuisine is the significant reduction in oil usage. This not only helps to control calorie intake but also maintains the authentic flavors of the dishes, ensuring that your calorie guilt after the festivities remains minimal. So, if you’re concerned about post-festive guilt, air fryers are an excellent choice.”
Gupta adds, “Air fryers are not just about air-frying. They have various other functions such as bake, roast, steam, dehydrate, reheat and more, giving a whole new experience to cooking. These air cooking appliances are also time saving and provides ease of cleaning, which can be a real life-saver for modern households. It also encourages culinary experimentation, and ultimately brings more joy to the cooking experience.”
Insights from the culinary maestro
While air fryers can be used to make most things and often make cooking easier as compared to traditional methods, some recipes might demand a bit of skill when using this appliance. This is where knowing the beginner-friendly festive dishes that work well with air cooking becomes invaluable.
“Paneer tikka and kebabs are excellent choices for air cooking because it cooks food evenly, something that can sometimes be challenging with traditional cooking methods. Moreover, it gives paneer tikka a smoky grilled flavour without a conventional tandoor or grill while using less oil for a healthier result. As for kebabs, when they are air-fried, it seals in the flavours and juices while creating a lovely char on the outside”, shares Chef Vikas Khanna.
Talking about options for people with a sweet tooth Chef adds, “Diwali celebrations call for gujiyas and gulab jamuns which can be easily made in an air fryer. Plus, you’ll appreciate the mess-free cooking and easy clean-up because there is no splattering of excess oil.”
Air cooking offers a modern alternative for preparing festive Indian cuisine. They significantly save time, reduce oil usage, and preserve authentic flavours while promoting healthier eating. So this festive season why not whip up some guilt-free, quick and easy festive feasts with air cooking.
Comments
0 comment