10 Things You Can Cook in a Portable Multicook Kettle (Hostel Recipes)

1. Maggi Noodles — 8 Minutes

The classic hostel meal. Add 400ml water to the kettle. Boil it. Break the noodle cake and drop it in. Add the masala packet. Cook 2-3 minutes on medium heat. Stir once. Eat from the pot to save washing a bowl.

Works with: Multicook 1000ml (both versions), Mini Cook Kettle

2. Boiled Eggs — 10 Minutes

Place 2-4 eggs on the included egg tray. Add water until it covers the bottom of the eggs. Turn on the kettle. Soft boil: 7 minutes. Hard boil: 10-12 minutes. The auto shut-off handles timing.

Works with: Multicook 1000ml (both versions), Mini Cook Kettle

3. Masala Chai — 5 Minutes

Add 300ml water and 200ml milk. Drop in 1 teaspoon loose tea, crushed ginger, and sugar. Boil. Let it simmer for 1 minute. Pour through a strainer. Perfect chai every time.

Works with: Multicook 1000ml (both versions), Mini Cook Kettle

4. Instant Oats — 3 Minutes

Add 250ml water or milk. Heat until it simmers. Pour in half a cup of instant oats. Stir for 1 minute. Add honey, banana, or nuts. Healthy exam-week breakfast in 3 minutes.

Works with: Multicook 1000ml (both versions), Mini Cook Kettle

5. Poha — 10 Minutes

Add 1 tablespoon oil. Fry mustard seeds and peanuts for 1 minute. Add chopped onion and green chili. Fry for 2 minutes. Add soaked poha (soak flattened rice in water for 5 minutes, drain). Mix with turmeric, salt, and lemon juice. Cook 3 minutes. Garnish with coriander.

Works with: Multicook 1000ml (non-stick version works best for frying)

6. Dal Rice — 25 Minutes

Small batch only. Add 1 cup moong dal, 2 cups water, salt, and turmeric. Cook 15 minutes on medium heat with the lid on. Open, add a tadka of ghee and cumin. Serve with cooked rice (cook rice separately: 1 cup rice, 2 cups water, 15 minutes).

Works with: Multicook 1000ml (both versions)

7. Pasta in White Sauce — 15 Minutes

Boil 500ml water. Add pasta and cook 8 minutes. Drain most water. Add 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon flour, and 200ml milk. Stir until thick. Add salt, pepper, and cheese. Mix with pasta. Done.

Works with: Multicook 1000ml (non-stick version easiest for sauce)

8. Tomato Soup — 8 Minutes

Add 500ml water and 2 chopped tomatoes. Boil for 5 minutes. Mash the tomatoes with a spoon. Add salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar. Strain if you want it smooth. Add butter for richness. Warm, filling, and costs under Rs 20.

Works with: Multicook 1000ml (both versions), Mini Cook Kettle

9. Hot Chocolate — 5 Minutes

Add 300ml milk to the kettle. Heat until it simmers (do not boil milk — it overflows). Add 2 tablespoons cocoa powder and sugar to taste. Stir well. Pour into a mug. Add marshmallows if you have them.

Works with: Multicook 1000ml (both versions), Mini Cook Kettle

10. Steamed Veggies — 12 Minutes

Add 200ml water to the kettle. Place the steamer tray (included with Multicook). Add chopped broccoli, carrots, beans, or any veggies on the tray. Cover and steam for 10-12 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon. Healthy side dish with zero oil.

Works with: Multicook 1000ml (both versions)

Saran Reddy

Founder, InstaCuppa | Building kitchen tools that give busy Indian moms their time back