15 Easy Recipes You Can Make in a 1.2L Multipurpose Cooker

Quick Recipes: Under 10 Minutes on HIGH (600W)

1. Maggi Masala Noodles

Add 350ml water to the pot. Set to HIGH. When it boils, add Maggi noodles and masala packet. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring once. Done in 8 minutes total.

2. Boiled Eggs (Soft, Medium, or Hard)

Place the egg tray on top. Add 200-400ml water to the pot (less water = softer eggs). Set to HIGH. Steam for 6-14 minutes depending on hardness.

3. Masala Chai

Add 300ml water + 100ml milk to the pot. Add tea leaves, sugar, ginger, and cardamom. Set to HIGH. Let it come to a rolling boil. Strain and serve. Total: 5-7 minutes.

4. Instant Oats

Add 200ml milk + 100ml water. Set to HIGH. When warm, add oats and stir. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Add honey or fruit. Total: 5-7 minutes.

5. Fried Eggs (Non-Stick Version)

Add a teaspoon of butter or oil. Set to HIGH. Crack 2 eggs into the pot. Cook for 3-4 minutes until whites set. Season with salt and pepper. Best with the non-stick version.

Full Meal Recipes: 15-25 Minutes on HIGH

6. Plain Rice

Rinse 1 cup rice. Add to pot with 2 cups water. Set to HIGH. Cook for 15-20 minutes. Turn off and let rest covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

7. Pasta (Penne or Macaroni)

Boil 500ml water on HIGH. Add pasta and a pinch of salt. Cook for 10-12 minutes until soft. Drain. Toss with butter and seasoning.

8. Poha (Flattened Rice)

Soak 1 cup poha in water for 2 minutes. Drain. Add 1 tbsp oil to pot on HIGH. Add mustard seeds, curry leaves, onion, and turmeric. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add poha. Mix. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Total: 10 minutes.

9. Upma

Roast 1 cup rava in the pot on HIGH for 2 minutes (stir constantly). Set aside. Add oil, mustard seeds, urad dal, and veggies. Stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add 2.5 cups water. When boiling, slowly add roasted rava. Stir well. Cover for 5 minutes.

10. Vegetable Soup

Add chopped carrots, beans, corn, and onion to the pot. Add 500ml water. Set to HIGH. Cook for 10-12 minutes. Blend with a hand blender if you want smooth soup. Season with salt and pepper.

Steamed Dishes: Using Tray Accessories

11. Steamed Momos

Oil the steamer tray. Place 6-8 momos (fresh or frozen). Add water to pot. Set to HIGH. Steam for 12-15 minutes (14-18 if frozen). Serve with red chili chutney. Full momo recipe here.

12. Steamed Idlis

Grease the idli tray. Pour batter into moulds (3/4 full). Add water to pot. Set to HIGH. Steam for 10-12 minutes. Serve with coconut chutney and sambar. Full idli guide here.

13. Steamed Vegetables

Cut broccoli, beans, and carrots into small pieces. Place on steamer tray. Add water to pot. Set to HIGH. Steam for 8-10 minutes. Season with lemon juice and salt.

Slow Cook Recipes: LOW 300W Setting

14. Dal (Moong or Toor)

Soak dal for 2 hours. Add to pot with 3 cups water. Start on HIGH until it boils. Switch to LOW (300W). Simmer for 20-25 minutes. Add salt, turmeric, and a tadka of cumin and garlic.

15. Chicken/Vegetable Stew

Add diced veggies or chicken pieces to the pot. Add coconut milk and water. Start on HIGH until it boils. Switch to LOW. Simmer for 20-30 minutes. The gentle heat lets flavors blend without burning. Season with salt, pepper, and curry leaves.

The LOW 300W setting is the key. Without it, you cannot simmer. Food burns on constant high heat. The two-setting design turns a simple kettle into a real cooker.