Coca-Cola denies US consumer group’s claim that its colouring ingredient causes cancer; yet the company says it will modify its drinks in India like it has in California
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Become a Micro-chef
If you use your microwave only to reheat food, you’ll be surprised at how much more it can do. Find out how this versatile appliance can change the way you cook
W hen you want to reheat a meal from the fridge in a jiffy, there’s nothing quite as convenient as a microwave. While most of us use our microwaves solely to reheat food or make popcorn, these handy appliances can actually do a lot more. Capable of defrosting, grilling and baking, microwaves are versatile enough to be your all-purpose cooker. Best of all, they’re usually much quicker at cooking than a conventional oven or stove.
Microwaves are also excellent at steaming vegetables. They use little water and cook at low temperatures, so the food retains more Vitamin C than with other forms of cooking.
According to Which?, our sister magazine in the UK, broccoli steamed in a microwave retains 88% of its Vitamin C, compared with 61% when cooked in a steamer and 45% when boiled.
With a microwave, you can roast food you would otherwise fry – papad, for example. Place two or three on a microwave-safe plate and heat them on ‘high’ for about 30 seconds – it’s that simple. Another advantage of microwaves is that they don’t heat up while cooking, so you’ll be spared the sauna session you have to endure when cooking with a stove.
Award-winning cookbook author Tarla Dalal says, ‘A microwave is more interesting and versatile than any other kitchen appliance – mixer-grinder, stove or coffee maker. It can do much more than any of them, but you need to know how to use it safely and effectively.’TO READ FURTHER... Please Login, Register or Subscribe Featured Articles
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