Indian food is renowned for its delicious flavor, spices, and variety of dishes. However, many people shy away from cooking Indian food at home because they believe it takes too long to prepare. While it's true that some Indian dishes can take hours to cook, there are many ways to cook Indian food faster. In this blog, we'll share some tips and tricks to help you prepare your favorite Indian dishes in less time.

1. Use a Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker
One of the best ways to cook Indian food faster is to use a steel pressure cooker. Pressure cookers are a popular kitchen appliance in India, and for a good reason. Using a pressure cooker can be very useful, quick and efficient way to prepare meals. They cook food faster by increasing the pressure inside the pot, which results in quicker cooking times.

Having any pressure cooker isn’t enough. It should be of premium quality like the ones made by Avias World. They use high quality stainless steel to manufacture their best pressure cooker in India and also manufacture induction friendly cookware.

2. Use Frozen Vegetables 
If you don't have time to chop vegetables, consider using frozen vegetables. Frozen vegetables are just as nutritious as fresh vegetables, preserves most of their vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants and they can save you time in the kitchen. You can use frozen vegetables in a variety of Indian dishes, including curries and stir-fries. Additionally, frozen vegetables can be stored in the freezer for several months, cleaned, chopped, and ready to cook, saving preparation time so you always have them on hand when you need them.

3. Use Pre-Cut Vegetables
Chopping vegetables can be time-consuming, and it's one of the reasons why many people avoid cooking food at home. To save time, consider using pre-cut vegetables. Many grocery stores sell pre-cut vegetables, including onions, tomatoes, and peppers. Alternatively, you can chop your vegetables ahead of time and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.
Good quality air-tight containers are a must to ensure the safety of the vegetables. We would suggest you check out Avias World’s airtight stainless steel storage containers with lids that are made with high-quality stainless steel and also keep the food fresh for long hours.

4. Use a Food Processor or Blender
A food processor or blender is a great tool for grinding spices and making pastes. Many dishes require a spice blend or paste, and using a food processor or blender can save you time and effort. You can use a food processor or blender to grind spices, make ginger-garlic paste, or blend tomatoes and onions to make a base for curries.

5. Use Premade Spice Blends
If you're short on time, consider using pre-made spice blends. Many grocery stores sell pre-made spice blends for popular dishes, such as garam masala, curry powder, and tandoori masala. Using pre-made spice blends can save you time and ensure that you get the right blend of spices for your dish and store them in good quality stainless steel spice boxes!

6. Use a Slow Cooker
A slow cooker is another great kitchen cookware appliance for cooking Indian food. Slow cookers cook food at a low temperature over several hours, which results in tender, flavorful dishes. You can use it to cook a variety of Indian dishes, including stews, curries, and biryanis. Also, slow cooker is convinient, cost-effective, energy-efficient, easy clean-up and versatile too. Additionally, using a slow stainless steel cooker can save you time because you can prepare your ingredients in the morning and come home to a delicious, hot meal in the evening.

In conclusion, cooking food doesn't have to be a time-consuming task. By using a pressure cooker, pre-cut vegetables, frozen vegetables, a food processor or blender, pre-made spice blends, and a slow cooker, you can prepare your favorite dishes in less time. Try out these tips and see how much time you can save in the kitchen while still enjoying delicious Indian cuisine!
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