The world of gourmet cooking is no longer a distant dream confined to professional chefs. With the right kitchen appliances, like the versatile mixer grinder, you can bring Michelin-star quality to your everyday meals. From grinding spices to blending gourmet sauces and batters, this kitchen must-have transforms your cooking game. Let’s dive into how this appliance can make even your everyday kitchen feel like a gourmet restaurant.

Here’s how to make the most of it with gourmet recipes—and ingredient swaps that fit a regular Indian kitchen.

Gourmet Recipes Made Easy—With Indian Kitchen Swaps

Gourmet Mushroom Risotto (Mushroom Pulao with Cream)

• Traditional Gourmet Ingredients: Arborio rice, white wine, Parmesan, wild mushrooms

• Indian Kitchen Replacement: Basmati rice (for the creamy texture), water or vegetable stock (instead of wine), and cheddar or processed cheese (for the creamy finish). Blend mushrooms, garlic, and onions in the mixer grinder to create a smooth mushroom paste that enhances the risotto's flavor.

• Recipe: Start by sautéing mushrooms, garlic, and onions in oil. Blend them into a smooth paste using the mixer. Cook basmati rice with vegetable stock and stir in the mushroom paste. Once cooked, add grated cheddar or processed cheese for a creamy finish. This rich, comforting dish mimics a traditional risotto with an Indian twist.

• Tip: Grind the garlic, mushrooms, and onions into a smooth paste, then stir them into your pulao for a creamy and rich flavor.

Classic French Onion Soup

• Traditional Gourmet Ingredients: Yellow onions, beef stock, thyme, Gruyère cheese

• Indian Kitchen Replacement: Use regular onions (instead of yellow onions) and vegetable stock. Swap Gruyère with mozzarella or a sharp cheddar. You can even blend some of the onions in your mixer grinder to make the soup velvety smooth.

• Recipe:  Caramelize onions in butter until golden. Blend half of the caramelized onions with vegetable stock in the mixer for a smooth, creamy texture. Simmer the mixture, and serve topped with mozzarella or cheddar cheese. The result is a silky soup with deep, rich flavors.

• Tip: After caramelizing the onions, blend half of them with some of the stock for a rich, creamy texture. This is what gives French onion soup its iconic mouthfeel.

Gourmet Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

• Traditional Gourmet Ingredients: Spaghetti, garlic, olive oil, Parmesan

• Indian Kitchen Replacement: Use whole wheat spaghetti or any locally available pasta. Instead of olive oil, use ghee or mustard oil for a flavorful twist, and swap Parmesan with grated paneer or a mild cheese like processed cheese.

• Recipe: Cook your pasta and blend garlic, dried red chilies, and ginger in the mixer grinder. Sauté the paste in hot ghee or mustard oil until fragrant. Toss the pasta into the oil mixture and finish with grated paneer or processed cheese. This simple yet flavorful dish is full of depth and spice.

• Tip: Blend garlic, dried red chilies, and a little ginger in the mixer grinder for a punchy paste. Add this to the hot ghee or mustard oil and sauté. Toss the cooked pasta into the oil mixture for a rich, flavorful dish.

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