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Tired of Greasy Food? Try These Oil-Free Microwave Recipes That Actually Taste Good

Every Indian household relishes the sound of deep-fried snacks sizzling in oil  samosas, pakoras, or kebabs. That aroma is nostalgia for a lot of us. But we should also accept this.

The aftermath of indulging in greasy food oil laden foods is not very pleasant. Everything carries a price. The heavy feelings after meals, constant health guilt & of course, the unwanted cholesterol never invited to the party.

But here’s the burning question: is it possible to consume crispy and delightful food devoid of the excess oil?

You will be surprised by the answer. And the answer is the solution is just waiting in your kitchen for a microwave with an inbuilt air fryer. Allow me to explain further.

Aren’t we just sick of losing the hunger for food that calls our desi souls? This is not about culinary sacrifices. This simply means refurbishing our cooking methods. Especially with modern microwaves like the 30L Convection Microwave Oven which has amazing oil free cooking features. 

Let’s discover how this singular tool can truly take the places of the fryer and grill as well as the stove. Don’t worry about fetching the recipes. As promised there will be zero oil recipes for Indian kitchens and trust me they will be one hundred percent amazing.

Why Cooking Without Oil Is Becoming Popular In Indian Households

Oil free cooking Is Becoming Popular In Indian Households
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Oil-Free doesn’t mean losing out on taste. The current cooking freedoms balance health with pleasure. For fitness enthusiasts or those managing lifestyle ailments, a lighter version of a favorite dish is always welcome and daily oil consumption needs to be minimized, but without curbing food choices.

The good news is no one has time to babysit the stovetop, especially during the busy post-work hours. So, these new microwaves with air fryer technology are winning over people across Indian households.  

Now it is not just reheating food. Air-frying, baking, roasting, grilling and more, all at the click of a button, and without changing utensils. Dinner is prepared within seconds.  

Why Is This Microwave Different Than The Rest?  

As we are looking forward to recipes, let us explore what distinguishes this microwave from the rest.  

Below are typical attributes that will help simplify cooking, thus encouraging oil-less cooking.  

Built-In Air Fryer with 36 Preset Options  

This is a true game changer. Oil-free cooking is now a reality with meals such as golden French fry, cutlets, aloo tikkis, roasted peanuts and even oil-less kebabs.

The 36 built-in Air Fryer menus mean no guesswork. Just select a preset, hit the start button, and allow the air fryer to go to work. That is a real time-saver for you if air-fried foods and crispy results are your goal, but you don’t want to babysit the fryer and adjust its settings every single time.  

Motorised Rotisserie  

Are you a fan of tandoori cuisine? This feature allows you to prepare restaurant quality grilled paneer, tandoori chicken, or stuffed bell peppers. The rotisserie will automatically turn the food so it is cooked evenly on all sides. No more servings that are half-burnt and half-raw.  

This is the ideal solution for anyone pining for those weekend barbecue evenings or looking to impress guests without special order tandoor catering.  

305 Auto Cook Menus

Auto Cook Menus in microwave oven
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This one sounds technical, but it is designed to make you look like an expert in the kitchen even if you are just starting out. You have 305 recipes at your disposal, from snacks, main dishes, and even desserts. No manual temperature or time setting is required.  

Honestly, this is life-saving for students and working professionals or even home cooks looking to experiment with different cuisines.  

Stainless Steel Cavity  

Here is the most important part: enhanced heating, no microwave leakage, and easy cleaning. Stainless steel aids in enduring cooking, and it lasts longer too.

Power levels

For rajma, you can set the microwave to low, medium, or high depending on the power level for other foods such as dhokla. Moreover, it is always best to cook food with the proper method if you want the best possible outcome.  

Oil-Free Microwave Recipes That Actually Taste Delicious  

Let’s now explore some delightful oil-free recipes that are quick and easy to prepare in this microwave, maintaining good nutrition. These recipe roles are created to cater to Indian tastes as the whole family will enjoy them without the feeling of resorting to low-calorie diet foods.  

1. Crispy Masala Corn  

  • Ideal for: Snacks for the evening or for parties  
  • Used preset: Air Fryer Temp/Crisper  

Components:

  • cup of sweet corn
  • Chaat masala
  • Black salt
  • Lemon juice
  • Chili powder  

Preparation Instructions:

Mix all in a bowl as instructed and put the corn into the air fryer tray. Use the air fryer function for 6-8 minutes and enjoy delightful spicy masala corn with no oil at all. Hot serving with some lemon juice sprinkle tops the taste.

2. Aloo Tikki without Guilt

Make Aloo Tikki without Guilt in microwave
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  • Perfect For: Starter, Tea Time Snack  
  • Pre-Setting/Recommended Setting: Air Fryer Preset  

Ingredients:  

  • Three boiled potatoes
  • Chopped green chili
  • Ginger paste
  • Bread crumbs
  • Spices: jeera powder, coriander, garam masala  

Instructions:  

Combine all the ingredients, form into tikkis, and place on a grill tray. Use Air Fry for 10 to 12 minutes. Needs turning once mid cycle. Tikkis will be crisp and oil free.  

3. Tandoori Paneer Skewers  

  • Perfect For: Cravings With Friends, Dinner Parties  
  • Pre-Setting/Recommended Setting: Rotisserie + Air Fryer Combo  

Ingredients:  

  • Cubes of paneer  
  • Hung curd  
  • Tandoori masala  
  • Lemon juice  
  • Mustard oil (optional, for marination only)  

Instructions:  

Paneer must be marinated for a minimum of 30 minutes. Thread the cubes on a skewer and place them in a rotisserie holder. Use Grill setting with a rotisserie ON. Will achieve charred/smoky flavor even without grilling over coals.  

4. Roasted Makhanas

Make Roasted Makhanas in microwave
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  • Perfect For: Office Snack  
  • Pre-Setting/Recommended Setting: Air Fryer  

Ingredients:  

  • Makhana (1 cup)  
  • Chaat masala  
  • Pinch of haldi  

Instructions:  

Mix spices with makhana, microwave on Air Fryer setting for about 7 minutes. Results may vary. Keep in an airtight jar to snack on these without guilt.

5. No-Oil Veg Cutlets

  • Perfect for: Lunchbox or tiffin
  • Preset Used: Air Fryer

Ingredients:

  • Boiled mixed veggies (carrots, peas, beans)
  • Mashed potatoes 
  • Dry spices and bread crumbs

Preparation Steps:

Flatten the cutlets. Sprinkle some bread crumbs on top and put them in the grill tray. Switch to Air Fryer mode for 12 minutes.

6. Healthy Microwave Dhokla

Make Dhokla in microwave
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  • Perfect for: Breakfast or Light Dinner
  • Preset Used: Auto Cook Menu  

Ingredients:

  • Besan 
  • Eno  
  • Curd  
  • Salt, sugar  

Preparation Steps:

Combine all ingredients and pour into a greased dish used for microwaves. Use the auto cook preset for dhokla. In 8 minutes, soft fluffy steamed dhoklas will be ready. You can air fry mustard seeds and curry leaves without oil for a topping!

7. Spicy Roasted Peanuts

  • Perfect for: Afternoon snack or movie night snack  
  • Preset Used: Air Fryer  

Ingredients:

  • Raw Peanuts  
  • Salt  
  • Red chili powder  
  • Amchur  

Preparation Steps:

Roast in the Air Fryer tray for 5–6 minutes. Hot, crunchy, and tasty without the frying pan!

How This Microwave Specifically Enhances Lifestyle Convenience

Every one of these seven recipes certainly does help but remember it is not just about this microwave is all about untapped convenience. 

Every microwave has advanced features these days but most people do not know that they can actually do far beyond just assistance with reheating. 

Whether it is preparation for parties, daily meal routines, or even staying fit – the microwave can do everything without the hassle of excess utensils and cleaning.  

Reduced effort. Reduced mess. Reduced oil.

Perfect Microwave for healthy cooking
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So, Is It Worth It?  

If prioritizing health is your goal without compromising taste, this kind of appliance is absolutely worth the investment. Devices with such features have practical uses, not gimmicky ones. Every Indian household can rely on this device as the food comes out fittingly and seamlessly.

Whether you are a fitness enthusiast coupled individual, a busy family, or even a single professional living life on-the-go, it caters to most Indian wellness lifestyles.  

Final Thoughts

Bland eating in the form of plain khichdi or boring salads is no longer required for healthy living. Such smart appliances enable Indian households to enjoy full flavor amidst effortless cooking minus the excess oil.

The 30L Convection Microwave with In-built Air Fryer has modernized kitchens with its sleek design and unique features. It now provides the multitasking function of preparing snacks and meals efficiently, especially making full meals.

Try the recipes we provided instead of using a deep fryer if you want to deeply satisfy that craving for a crispy and tender bite.

The goal is to bring home cooking that is smart and does not require the use of oil.
Start preparing healthy meals daily with Haier India’s new microwaves.