Our hobbies includes surfing the internet to find cool things that make our life easy. And since we're at a stage in our life where we actually like cooking, we love us some smart kitchen gadgets that cut down prep time. Not to forget, they're good gifts for your friend living away from family because chances are, they cook a lot.
17 Smart Kitchen Gadgets That Make A Home Cook's Life Easy
Automatic Stirrer
This smart kitchen gadget is literally a blessing. Haven't we all been there at a point where our food might have been partially (or fully) burnt as we left it unattended over the stove? Well, that cooking woe is about to go away, as we've found an automatic pan stirrer. Trust us, it's an arm saver. This equipment is apt for dishes that require continuous stirring, like Kheer!
Handy Chopper
Chopping up vegetables is one of the most time-consuming tasks, and so a chopper is a must-have accessory. This one's made from BPA-free food-grade material. All you need to do is add in your onions/ginger/garlic and roll the turntable base on your table. The more you turn, the finer will it chop!
Discounted Price: INR 1,332
Silicon Strech Lids
This one's super useful, folks. This multipurpose lid is a great way to keep your fruits, veggies or other leftovers fresh. They are good to go on all types of containers and bowls—round, square, or pots. So, now that you have this, you might want to get rid of the plastic wraps in your kitchen. They come in multiple sizes and you can choose the one which works best for you. These are airtight, freezer safe and leak-proof too. I mean, what else do we need?
Discounted Price: INR 245
Mini Bag Re-Sealer
How many times has it happened that you opened a big bag of chips or rice puffs and couldn’t finish it so you had to use a rubber band only to find them soggy later? A bag re-sealer seals the plastic and makes it airtight and intact. Use these to save crispy snacks for later. And when you feel like snacking again, use the in-built cutter to open and munch on! You can also use this to seal fresh fruits and vegetables in plastic bags. I also like the sleek design of this one, compared to what's available in the market.
Chop Wizard
Be it a healthy salad or just chopping up vegetables for a quick meal, cutting vegetables always takes a lot of time. If you are too lazy to chop chop chop or just want to save time, we suggest you go for this amazing device called Vidalia Chop Wizard. Just place your choice of vegetable and press it down. Your job is done.
Discounted Price: INR 2,129
All In One Vegetable Peeler
This one product does just so much, it peels, slices, grates. Sometimes, we need a quirky option (we know you secretly agree!) and this product will cut your veggies into julienne slices, which is great if you like to turn your veggies into noodles (try zucchini noodles if you haven’t, now!). It's also supposed to be super quick and easy to use!
Discounted Price: INR 289
Egg Boiler
This tiny little machine just made boiling eggs an easy-peasy thing! It boils seven eggs at once and has got three modes — soft, medium, and hard. The automatic power shut-off makes sure you don't overcook when you're busy handling 10,000 things in the morning.
Discounted Price: INR 1,154
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Cordless Electric Kettle
This one comes super handy if you're used to your black tea or coffee. This kettle heats up your water in just a few minutes. So you don't need to turn on your stove next time you want to make a cup of tea or coffee. Makes life kinda simple right? Made from heat-resistant glass so, you don't burn yourself in the process and a 360-deg cordless pirouette base, which makes it handy and portable. This container can boil up to 1.8 liters of water.
Discounted Price: INR 1,299
Rice Cooker
I personally didn’t believe in rice cookers till I tried them. Yes, you can just boil rice in water but you won't get fluffy, perfectly cooked rice every time. And it's so convenient for people who don’t have too much time to cook. This one has functions like keep-warm, cool-touch handles, a close-fit stainless steel lid, and a delayed timer, so you can come home to cooked rice! What's cooler is that it's a seven in one appliance, so it also functions as a pressure cooker, steamer, yogurt maker and more!
Discounted Price: INR 7,099
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Manual Sandwich Maker
If you're someone who doesn’t have too much space to keep a humongous one, then this manual sandwich maker is a must-have. It can easily fit into drawers, taking up little space and works like wonders. You just add bread, butter, and preferred veggies and toast it on a stove top for a few minutes from both sides and you have a good breakfast. Plus, it's so economical!
Discounted Price: INR 465
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Fruit Juicer
I don’t know anyone who doesn't like products that are functional as well as pleasing to the eyes. If you've been thinking about having fresh juice but don't have the space for a big juicer, this glass one from Courtyard is great. It's so compact in size and looks so beautiful, almost motivating you to use it everyday.
Discounted Price: INR 665
Salad Preparation Set
Prepping for a salad at home is a pain, it just takes so much time. This is where this salad prep set will come in handy. It's got four interchangeable discs for different tasks — salad spinning, spiralising, grating, and slicing. So literally any kind of salad that you can conjure up in your wildest salad dreams is a possibility. No more excuses not to eat healthy and shop this!
Discounted Price: INR 5,795
Storage Bags
You need to store veggies properly in your fridge, or else it affects the taste and texture over time. These reusable cotton pouches come in a set of four and will last you a long time. While this isn’t technically a gadget, it sure makes life easier.
Draining Board
Even though this product is on the expensive side of things, I would say it's an investment. Most drying racks take up a lot of space and aren’t that easy to manage. This one would easily fit into the smallest of spaces like a drawer or slide into a thin space, probably where you keep your trays. It's got a small spout to drain the water, which just adds to the functionality of it all.
Discounted Price: INR 2,280
Water Bottle Can Dispenser Pump
From experience, this product can be a lifesaver. It easily attaches to the water can to dispense water, without you having to heavy lift and attach it to a huge space-consuming dispenser. It's wireless and runs on batteries, making it even more convenient. It's just one button to dispense water with ease. It's quite genius, actually.
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Knife Sharpener
No one likes a blunt knife. The number of times this product would have helped me cook and cut better! This knife sharpener has three stages of sharpening–coarse, medium, and fine. It's easy to use, just run your knife a couple of times, and it'll be as good as new.