For most working professionals, weekends are set aside for completing household chores like washing clothes, cleaning the room, setting the kitchen items lying around the space, going grocery shopping, and whatnot. Amid this, if you have other plans, you need to work around the clock and soon Monday blues will hit.
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In the never-ending list of chores for the weekend, add ‘indulging in snacks’ on it. While it might seem like just another task to cook, having Usha’s steam oven as your kitchen partner will resolve the problem. You can use its more than 35 pre-set menus to create dishes of your choice without spending more than 30 minutes in the kitchen.
Steamed Corn Cob
Imagine getting done with the laundry and hunger comes knocking along with a growling stomach. A simple yet lip-smacking dish you can make is a steamed corn cob. Use the Usha’s steam oven to perfectly steam the cob. Keep a concoction of lemon juice, salt, red paprika, and pepper ready. Once cooked, brush the cob with a tangy and spicy blend and enjoy. You can replace pepper with chaat masala.
Spinach And Cheese Rolls
Over weekends, people want to indulge in home-cooked good food but without the hassle of cooking. Enter the spinach and cheese roll recipe for a hearty treat. Combine chopped vegetables of your choice with cream cheese, salt, and red chilli powder. Roll a small amount of it in spinach and steam the leafy envelopes. You will love this healthy snack paired with refreshing mocktails.
Baked Salmon
Another dish that you can prepare by spending just 10 minutes in the kitchen is baked salmon. Usha’s steamed oven can be used to steam as well as bake the meat. Prepare a tangy mixture of lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Put salmon on the bed of lime wedges, sprinkle pepper on the top, and bake the fish. You only need to prepare the dish, set the time in the oven, and attend to your chores.
Momo
If your upcoming weekend is going to be a lazy one, it is a perfect opportunity to make momo at home. Start by kneading a soft maida dough and keep it aside to rest. Shred cabbage, grate carrots, chop garlic, and toss the vegetables with salt. After 10 minutes, drain the excess water and add pepper and spices if you like. Stuff the veggies inside the dough and steam the dumplings using the oven.
Stuffed Bell Peppers
Among many snacks that you can prepare in Usha’s steam oven, stuffed bell peppers top the list. You can prepare a wholesome stuffing using various vegetables and minced meat. Cut the heads of peppers and fill the insides with the spiced blend. Top it with cheese and put on before baking the pepper to prevent the burning of ingredients. It is also a perfect starter to serve if guests arrive unannounced.
Masala Idli
Making traditional idli requires at least 8 hours of soaking and fermentation. However, if you decide to make instant idli, there is no better snack than this. Prepare a smooth blend of rava, curd, and water. Temper generously with olive oil, mustard seeds, roasted urad and chana dal, curry leaves, and red chilli powder. Pour the batter into moulds and cook idli in the oven.