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Let’s face it – we’re all too caught up with the next thing on our to-do list for the day, instead of enjoying our time stirring a pot and taking a moment to breathe. In times like these, having cooking aids in the kitchen enable better output in a shorter span of time. Take the case of Glen’s Electric Mini Cooker, for example – meant to cook and steam foods quickly. From meal-prepping vegetables, cooking rice or noodles, to even one-pot meals, the mini cooker is a multi-purpose cooking appliance that is space efficient and can sit in compact hostel or pantry spaces, effortlessly. Here are five lip-smacking rice recipes for you to try experimenting with, in a mini electric cooker.
Breakfast Rice Porridge
While you rush to wake up and get ready to face the day, add some rice and milk to your electric mini cooker, along with a stick of cinnamon or vanilla. Allow it to steam for 15-20 minutes before it turns to a thick sludge that you can sweeten with fresh fruits, honey, maple syrup and superfood seeds for a breakfast of champions! While you enjoy your bowl of porridge the electric mini cooker keeps another portion warm, just in case you need some more to get your student brain running.
Tomato Rice Soup
A comforting and low-effort recipe that is flavoursome to enjoy on cold evenings, while you take a break from studying or work, this deliciously simple tomato rice soup is the easiest to make as a meal for one. Add freshly pureed tomatoes and a couple of spoonfuls of basmati rice to your electric cooker, along with some seasonings, a stock cube and some water and let it simmer away for 20 minutes before you eat it warm.
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Chicken & Mushroom Rice
A match made in flavour heaven, this tasty chicken and mushroom rice is a protein-packed meal that is also perfect to pack for children’s lunchboxes or for a solid meal to eat after a long working day. Glen’s Electric Mini Cooker keeps the chicken tender and juicy, while also making sure to not overcook the ingredients, helping retain their flavours. The electric mini cooker is surely a life-saver as it accommodates only as much as you need to eat at one time, avoiding the task of putting away leftovers.
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Instant Pulao
Craving good ol’ pulao and chhole? Use a mini electric cooker to throw in the ingredients and give it a good mix before you seal it shut and set the timer to let it cook. The simplicity of the pulao lies in the grainy and fragrant basmati rice, punctuated with the flavours of vegetables like peas, cauliflower and capsicum. Once it is done cooking, add a dollop of ghee on top to amplify the aroma and flavour.
Coconut Rice
A deliciously aromatic, mildly flavoured rice infused with coconut milk, aromatics and whole spices, coconut rice is the perfect one-pot meal to assemble using your electric mini cooker, at the end of a long day. Since the usage of this kitchen equipment does not require too much supervision, just add a quarter cup of rice and half a cup of coconut milk with some minced garlic, ginger and red chillies to let it steam and cook for 12-15 minutes. What this results in, is tender grains of rice with a tropical flavour that can be eaten with spicy curries or pickles.
