Cooking Without LPG: Due to Iran-Israel war, there is a shortage of gas cylinders in India. Long lines are forming in many cities. If the war continues like this, cylinder prices may skyrocket. In such a situation, some options will not only fulfill the shortage of gas in the kitchen, but will also save thousands of rupees.
Gas Cylinder Shortage Alternatives: The impact of the ongoing war between America, Israel and Iran in the Middle East is being seen even in the kitchen in India. There is a fight for gas in many cities. Long queues have been forming since morning. The situation is such that it has reached the point of rationing. If this war continues for a long time, your LPG supply chain along with petrol and diesel may be badly affected. In such a situation, the question is, if the cylinder is not available or it is out of the budget, then how will food be cooked at home? Here we are telling you those 10 ‘smart and desi’ cooking options, which will be immediately useful in such a crisis.
solar cooker
If your home gets good sunlight, a solar cooker is an investment that is fuel free. It heats the pots by concentrating sunlight at a single point. It takes a little more time to cook food, but the nutrients in the food remain completely safe. Its biggest problem is that you cannot use it at night or on cloudy days.
induction cooktop
In today’s urban homes, induction cooktop has emerged as the most preferred alternative to gas. It is an electrically operated appliance, which directly heats the utensils using magnetic energy. Its biggest feature is that there is no open flame in it, due to which it is very safe and clean. However, to use it, you need utensils with a special induction base and it will not work if there is no electricity.
electric rice cooker
Rice cookers have been used in Indian homes for years, but very few people know that it is a multi-purpose cooking tool. In this, you can prepare not only rice but also things like pulses, vegetables, soup and pudding with great ease. Simply add the ingredients and turn on the button, it automatically switches off once the food is cooked. However, things like roti or paratha can also be made on it.
infrared electric stove
Infrared stove looks similar to induction stove, but its way of working is different. The coils located at the bottom generate heat, due to which you can cook food on it in any kind of vessel like steel, aluminium, clay or glass. This is great for people who don’t want to buy new utensils. The only thing to be kept in mind is that its upper part becomes very hot, hence one should avoid touching it after cooking.
coil stove
It is also called ‘hot plate’ and is the oldest and most economical electric method of cooking. It has a metal coil which becomes red hot as soon as it receives electricity. It is best for those people who have low budget, because it is available very cheap in the market. However, it takes a little longer to heat up than induction and also consumes a little more power.
microwave oven
Microwave is usually used for heating food, but in emergency it is also very useful for cooking food. It cooks the food from inside very fast by heating the water molecules. If you want to steam vegetables or make things like dhokla-idli, this is the fastest option. But keep in mind that you cannot cook fried things or dishes like dosa on it.
rocket stove
This is a modern designed stove which has been made to run on small pieces of wood. In this, the flow of air is in such a way that even with less wood, a very strong flame is produced and very little smoke is released. It is best for those areas where wood is easily available. It is generally convenient to use it in open places like courtyard or balcony.
biogas stove
If you live in villages and have ample amount of organic waste (like cow dung or leftover food), biogas is a great option. In this, methane gas is produced through a small plant which is transported to the stove through pipes. It is great for the environment and reduces fuel costs to zero. However, its setup requires some free space outside the house.
butane cartridge stove
A butane cartridge stove is a small and portable stove that runs on a small gas cartridge. As soon as the cartridge is inserted in it and the stove is turned on, the gas flame burns and food can be cooked on it. It is easy to use, so people often keep it with them during travel, picnic or camping. It works almost like a gas stove and helps in cooking food quickly. However, the butane cartridges used in it can be a bit expensive. This stove is easily available in camping gear shops and online shopping platforms.
biomass pellet stove
A biomass pellet stove is a stove that uses small pellets as fuel. These pellets are usually made from agricultural waste or wood sawdust. When these pellets are burnt in the stove, food can be easily cooked on the heat emanating from them. Compared to traditional wood stoves, it produces less smoke, hence it is considered a cleaner and better option. However, one problem is that pellets are not easily available in every area. This stove is usually available in shops selling agricultural equipment, companies related to renewable energy and some online platforms.
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