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Samsung Microwave Oven Cookbook
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Explore D DE EL LI IC CI IO OU US S MOMENTS Samsung M Microwave O Oven C Cookbook By G Gourmet E Expert KAREN A ANAND
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Author’s Note I have been using a microwave oven for 25 years, mainly to heat up leftovers, tea and coffee and defrosting meat, poultry, seafood and bread. It was only when I was asked by Samsung to come up with a collection of my favourite recipes and some diehard “sure shots” that I realized the versatility and extraordinary potential of the new Samsung Microwave. Of course the model I am now using also has convection cooking, grilling and two unique programmes which combine convection and mic
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Content Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Khaman (Yellow) Dhokla . . . . . . . .31 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Herby Oven Fries . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Cooking Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Upma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Interesting Usage of the Microwave . . . .16 Pav Bhaji – Vegetable Purée Know Your Ingredients . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 with Butter & Soft Rolls . . . . . . . .34 Cheese & Cum
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Lazizi Bhindi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Cabbage Foogath . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Paneer Peshawari . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Paneer Tikka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Simple Thai Red Curry . . . . . . . . . .55 Broccoli Bengali Style . . . . . . . . . . .55 RICE & NOODLES Chinese Greens Tamarind Rice (Served with Raita) . .73 with Oyster Sauce . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Veg Fried Rice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Dal Tadka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Hakka
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Introduction Microwave cooking The kitchen is the centre of all household activities in a traditional Indian home. The kitchen is the place where the lady of the house reigns supreme. Your new Samsung Microwave Oven is going to make life for you easier as well as more exciting. To start with, it simplifies the basic steps in your cooking agenda. Contrary to popular belief, your Samsung Microwave Oven does not just reheat food — it also boils, bakes, thaws, skewers, and makes everyday Indian coo
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How do microwaves work? Microwaves are short-length, high-frequency, electromagnetic waves which are similar to TV and radio waves. In a microwave oven, a vacuum tube called “Magnetron” generates microwaves that penetrates the food and agitates the moisture molecules present in the food. This high- speed agitation of water molecules release heat that spreads to other parts of the food, cooking it evenly. Therefore, you get healthy, oil-free food and that too at almost one-third of the cooking ti
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Accessories Pro-steamer Samsung’s unique cookware enables healthy and low-fat cooking by using steam. Steam cooking in the microwave oven (MWO) usually makes the surface of food dry. To solve this weak-point, Samsung came up with the Pro-steamer. The Pro-steamer consists of two parts — a bottom plate and a stainless steel lid. When water is poured in the bottom plate — and the MWO is switched on — the microwave rays penetrate the plate and generate steam. At the same time, the stainless steel l
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Multi-spit Samsung’s Multi-spit allows you to enjoy barbecuing without the hassle of cleaning the inside of the MWO. The Multi-spit is Samsung’s unique accessory for barbecuing — far more useful and convenient than other similar accessories. It can provide all kinds of skewer-styled cooking, not only Western-style food like Roast Chicken but also Indian food like tikkas. The spit sits on the glass plate, so that the fat drips down on to the glass plate, and not the oven cavity. In addition, it i
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Cooking Guide Microwaves The MWO is a new cooking appliance, and since quite a few people are not aware of its mechanism, given below is a short note on how it works. Microwave energy actually penetrates food, heating water, fat, and sugar molecules in food. The microwave rays cause the molecules in the food to move rapidly. The rapid movement of these molecules creates frictional heat, which cook the food efficiently. Moreover, vis-à-vis traditional cooking appliances, the MWO is more advantag
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Standing time Once cooking is over, the standing time allows the temperature to even out in the food. Cooking guide for frozen vegetables Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Cook covered for the minimum time. Continue cooking to get the result you prefer. Stir twice during cooking and once after cooking. Add salt, herbs or butter after cooking. Cover during standing time. Please refer to Table: 01. FOOD PORTION POWER TIME STANDING INSTRUCTIONS (MIN.) TIME(MIN.) Spinach 150 gm 600W 5-6 2-3
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HINT: Cut the fresh vegetables into even-sized pieces. The smaller they are cut, the quicker they will cook. All fresh vegetables should be cooked using full microwave power (900W). FOOD PORTION TIME STANDING INSTRUCTIONS (MIN.) TIME(MIN.) Broccoli 250 gm 4½-5 3 Prepare even-sized florets. 500 gm 7-8 Arrange the stems to the centre. Brussels Sprouts 250 gm 6-6½ 3 Add 60–75 ml (5-6 tbsp) water. Carrots 250 gm 4½-5 3 Cut carrots into even-sized slices. Cauliflower 250 gm 5-5½ 3 Prepare even-sized
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Power levels and stirring You can adjust the power level from 900W to 300W, according to the kind of food that you want to reheat. Stir well or turn food over during reheating for best results. When possible, stir again before serving. Take particular care when heating liquids and baby foods. To prevent eruptive boiling of liquids and possible scalding, stir before, during and after heating. Keep them in the MWO during standing time. We recommend putting a plastic spoon or glass stick into the l
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FOOD PORTION POWER TIME STANDING INSTRUCTIONS (MIN.) TIME(MIN.) Drinks (coffee, tea 150 ml 900W 1-1½ 1-2 Pour into cups and reheat and water) (1 cup) uncovered: 1 cup in the centre, 300 ml 2-2½ 2 cups opposite of each other, (2 cups) 3 cups in a circle. Keep in 450 ml 3-3½ microwave oven during standing (3 cups) time and stir well. 600 ml 3½-4 (4 cups) Pour into a deep ceramic plate Soup 250 gm 900W 2½-3 2-3 or deep ceramic bowl. Cover (chilled) 350 gm 3-3½ with plastic lid. Stir well after 4
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Defrosting Microwaves are an excellent way of defrosting frozen food. Microwaves gently defrost frozen food in a short period of time. This can be of great advantage, especially when guests show up unexpectedly. Frozen poultry must be thoroughly defrosted before cooking. Remove any metal ties and take it out of any wrapping to allow thawed liquid to drain away. In general, it is better to defrost food using a lower power level, in order to defrost the cooking item evenly. Put the frozen food on
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FOOD PORTION POWER TIME STANDING INSTRUCTIONS (MIN.) TIME(MIN.) Baby food 190 gm 600W 30 sec 2-3 Empty into deep ceramic plate. (vegetables + meat) Cook covered. Stir after cooking time. Stand for 2-3 minutes. Before serving, stir well and check the temperature carefully. Baby porridge 190 gm 600W 20 sec 2-3 Empty into deep ceramic plate. (grain + milk + fruit) Cook covered. Stir after cooking time. Stand for 2-3 minutes. Before serving, stir well and check the temperature carefully. Baby milk 1
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Interesting Usage of the Microwave MELTING BUTTER Put 50gm butter on a small deep glass dish. Cover with plastic lid. Heat for 30–40 seconds, on 900W, until the butter melts. MELTING CHOCOLATE Put 100gm chocolate on a small deep glass dish. Heat for 3–5 minutes, on 450W, until the chocolate melts. Stir once or twice during melting. Use oven gloves while taking out! MELTING CRYSTALLIZED HONEY Put 20gm crystallized honey in a small deep glass dish. Heat for 20–30 seconds, on 300W, until the honey
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COOKING JAM Put 600gm fruits (for example, mixed berries) in a suitable-sized glass pyrex bowl with lid. Add 300gm preserving sugar and stir well. Cook covered for 10–12 minutes, on 900W. Stir several times during cooking. Empty directly into small jam glasses with twist-off lids. Stand on lid for 5 minutes. COOKING PUDDING Mix pudding powder with sugar and milk (500 ml) by following the manufacturers instructions and stir well. Use a suitable-sized glass pyrex bowl with lid. Cook covered for 6½
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Know Your Ingredients Dried fenugreek leaves Mace Mint leaves Peppercorns (Kasuri methi) (Javitri) (Pudina) (Sabut kali mirch) Dried mango powder Turmeric powder Red chilli powder Ground coriander seeds (Amchur) (Haldi) (Lal mirch powder) (Dhania powder) Cumin seeds Fenugreek seeds Cloves Saffron (Sabut jeera) (Methi dana) (Laung) (Kesar) 18
