Must-have kitchen appliances
- Mixer Grinder — ⭐ #1 essential
- Masala, chutney, ginger-garlic paste, shakes, batter, grinding spices.
- Look for 750W+, good-quality jars and a strong motor.
Prestige Iris 750 Watt Mixer Grinde
- Refrigerator
- Essential for vegetables, dairy, leftovers, frozen foods and meal prep.
- For a family, prioritize usable fridge space and after-sales service over fancy smart features.
- Kitchen Chimney
- Particularly valuable for Indian cooking involving tadka, frying and spices.
- Helps remove smoke, grease and cooking odours.
- Induction Cooktop
- Excellent backup for gas cooking and useful for boiling, frying, tea, dal and quick meals.
- Look for 1800–2000W, auto shut-off and good temperature control.
- Microwave Oven
- Fantastic for reheating roti, rice, sabzi, dal and leftovers.
- Convection is worth considering if you also want baking/grilling; otherwise a basic microwave is enough.
- Air Fryer
- Useful for fries, paneer, tikka, cutlets, roasted vegetables and reheating snacks.
- 4–6L is a good range for many families.
- Electric Kettle
- One of the cheapest but most convenient appliances.
- Great for hot water, tea, coffee, instant noodles and quick boiling.
