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When you walk into a typical Indian kitchen, you’ll find a mixer grinder that is quietly doing its job. From processing tomatoes into gravy bases, grinding soaked lentils into batter, blending fruits into smoothies, and much more, a mixer grinder is one of those appliances that seems simple till you realise how much of your cooking processes depend on it.
Since store-bought purees, pastes, spice blends, chutneys, etc., often contain additives and preservatives, it is best to make these pantry staples at home. With Usha’s mixer grinder, you can cut the costs of your grocery bills while choosing the best ingredients for your health. From a classic ginger-garlic paste to nut butters, here are the staples you can easily make in your kitchen.
Ginger-Garlic Paste
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Ginger-garlic paste is one of the few things that save the daily cooking and bring out the best of Indian gravies and sabzis. While store-bought versions have a sharp taste, the preservatives added to extend shelf life are harmful. Since making a batch of ginger-garlic paste at home takes minutes, it is best if you use the homemade versions. Using equal parts of peeled ginger and garlic, Usha’s mixer grinder gives you a smooth paste that is good to use for two weeks when refrigerated in an airtight container.
Tomato And Onion Puree
In most Indian gravies, tomato and onion puree is used as a base. Batch-making the puree saves time on busy days and helps avoid additives found in store-bought versions. You can roughly chop tomatoes and onions and blend them into a smooth puree. Use a multi-blade jar that can handle the skins and seeds cleanly. Refrigerate the puree, and you’ll have your ready-to-use base without any preservatives.
Spice Blends
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From garam masala to podis, Indian kitchens use a wide range of spice blends. Since whole spices lose their punch when ground, pre-packaged masalas often taste flat. So, for the best flavour and to stay clear of adulteration, grind your own masalas using Usha’s mixer grinder. Just lightly toast whole spices and grind them into a fine powder. And in a couple of seconds, you’ll have your homemade spice blend ready to use.
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Nut Butters
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If you like adding nut butters like peanut butter, almond butter, and sesame seed butter to your meals, you can skip the overpriced store-bought jars and make them at home. Start by roasting the ingredients and pulsing them in a large jar. Scrape the sides, let the motor rest for a couple of seconds, and pulse again to get a smooth consistency. Skipping the added sugar, palm oil, and stabilisers, you get a much healthier batch of nut butter when made at home.
Seasoning Mixes
Apart from the traditional masalas, Usha’s mixer grinder can also prepare seasonings to make your everyday food better. Be it a mix of dried herbs, black pepper, chilli flakes, or dried mint leaves, you can create punchy sprinkles for popcorns, salad bowls, fries, roasted veggies, and more. You can also whip up Indian seasonings like kala namak, amchur, and jeera powder to elevate your glass of lassi, jaljeera, or a fruit chaat.
