Let's accept it, if you're a 90s kid who's grown up in a typical Indian household, most of your dabbas/containers in your home are those glass Bournvita ke bottles your mom collected over the years. Or everyone's fave - #TupperwareZinadabad! Of late your fam is IKEA obsessed like mine - there will be those minimal white and transparent food storage options. Point being, containers and dabbas play an important role in keeping your kitchen organised, help you find ingredients easily and in some cases keeps your food fresh even the next day. We've rounded up a list of 10 food containers/storage boxes every kitchen should have.
Atta, Fruits Or Leftovers: 9 Food Storage Boxes To Introduce Your Pantry To!
Leak-Proof Glass Containers
₹397
Classic glass food storage containers, these are leak-proof and spill-free so ideal to carry food to work, for travel etc. They're really compact, so won't even take up much space in your kitchen.
Ideal To: Store leftovers/chutney/fruits/veggies/yogurt/dry snacks
Fridge Friendly: Yes
Microwave Safe: Yes
Sleek Steel Bowl Containers
₹1770
A set of three, these steel containers are airtight, leak-proof and perfect for your work lunch. It's got a unique mirror polish that gives it a sleek and modern industrial look.
Ideal To: store Indian food/ fruits/gravies/sauces etc.
Fridge Friendly: Yes
Microwave Safe: No
Fridge Storage Box For Fruits & Bowls
₹210
Keep your grocery in the fridge organised and compartmentalize your week's worth of greens. These boxes have been made with a unique venting and grid system to increase the shelf life of the produces. And hence, no need to worry about your veggies rotting owing to too much moisture.
Ideal To: store fruits and veggies.
Fridge Friendly: Yes
Microwave Safe: No
Bamboo Fiber Printed Storage Boxes
₹799
Chemical-free and eco-friendly, this set of printed containers is made from organic bamboo fibre and a perfect addition to kitchens inclined towards sustainability.
Ideal To: store snacks, dry fruits, granola.
Fridge-Friendly: Yes
Microwave Safe: No
Glass Jars For Your Snack Stash
₹293
These classic glass jars come in different sizes and measurements [including tall, short, wide etc.] Oh, and it's not ordinary glass, it's borosilicate glass that's much stronger than ordinary glass and is also 100% flammable. And lastly, it's scratch resistant as well.
Ideal To: store cereals/snacks/pasta
Fridge-Friendly: Yes
Microwave Safe: Yes
Functional Dispenser For Your Cereals/Grains
These dispensers are ideal for monthly rashan and are super convenient and functional. It's wall-mounted even, which means you can make the most of your kitchen walls by simply attaching these.
Ideal To: store cereals, candies, nuts, grains and more.
Fridge-Friendly: No
Microwave Safe: No
OG Steel Dabbas For ALL Your Rashan
₹1753
Made from stainless steel, this set of six dabbas is rust-free, so ideal for long term use. These have got airtight lids, are compact and lightweight and not that expensive even.
Ideal To: store snacks/grains/atta/sugar etc.
Fridge Friendly: Yes
Microwave Safe: No
Vintage Brass Box For Dry Fruits
₹1300
This set of brass containers is sure to take you back to your grandparents' kitchen with that traditional look and feel. And with vintage being the new cool, this addition to your kitchen will let you infuse a sense of elegant decor element as well.
Ideal To: store grains/snacks/any dry food items.
Fridge Friendly: Yes
Microwave Safe: No
Moisture Proof Container For Long Term Storage
₹1299
This one is a must-buy to preserve food elements for a longer time and keep them safe from getting spoilt owing to moisture. It can hold up to 5 kgs so can hold stuff on a large scale.
Ideal To: store rice, dal, cereals.
Fridge Friendly: No
Microwave Safe: No