A : Yes, you can easily toast nuts in a microwave oven. In a microwave-safe plate, spread a single layer of nuts. Cook them for 1 minute. Stir them a little and cook them for another 30 seconds or till you get the desired crispiness. The amount of time it takes depends on the type of nuts roasted. Pro tip: Once the nuts start changing colour, microwave for 30 seconds to avoid burning. Similarly, you can roast almonds, sesame seeds and coriander seeds.

A : Yes, you can melt chocolate to make ganache to decorate the cake at home or to make hot chocolate milk. In a microwave-safe bowl, place chopped chocolates and microwave it for 30 minutes. Using a spatula, scrape down the sides of the bowl. Then run the microwave for another 30 seconds more. Continue heating and stirring in 15-second intervals until the chocolate is uniformly smooth.

A : Yes, rice can be easily made in the microwave oven. In a microwave-safe bowl, take rice and water. For every one cup of rice, take 2 or 3 cups of water, depending on the type of rice. For 10 minutes, cook the rice at a high temperature. Then cook it for 15 minutes on low or medium heat. Do not stir the rice at any time during the cooking process.