Name one vegetable that can be used in all three meals; we’re sure potatoes will be the most common answer. So why not? From sabzis to paratha, to toast and tea snacks, you can create countless recipes using this ubiquitous vegetable. However, most of these recipes are made with boiled potatoes. The only downside to boiling potatoes is that it takes a long time. Many people have trouble cooking potatoes because they don’t know the proper procedure. During our research we discovered some easy ways to cook potatoes. You may now be wondering whether these methods are difficult or time-consuming. So don’t worry! They take very little time. So what are you waiting for? Let’s take a quick look at them.
Here Are 5 Different Ways to Cook Potatoes; Take a Look
1. Pressure cooker method
This is the quickest and easiest way to cook potatoes. First, wash the potatoes thoroughly and place them in the pressure cooker. Now fill the pot with water. Be careful with the amount of water you use. Avoid using too much or too little water, it should just cover the potatoes. Cover the pot and turn the flame to high. After whistling, turn the flame down to medium. After cooking for 5 minutes, turn off the heat. Let the stress release naturally. Remove the cooked potatoes, peel them, and use as desired.
2. Translation method
Put a saucepan on high heat and fill it halfway with water. Bring the water to a boil and reduce the heat to medium. Now put the cleaned and peeled potatoes in a pot of boiling water. Let the potatoes boil for 15 to 20 minutes, uncovered. To determine if the potatoes are fully cooked, prick them with a fork. Remove boiled potatoes from the pot and add them to your favorite recipes.
3. Potato dicing method
Wash and peel a few potatoes. Put the potatoes in a bowl and cut into cubes. Take a pot and fill it halfway with water. When it boils, add the potato cubes to the pot. Set heat to medium-high and boil for 12 to 15 minutes. When done, strain the water and place the potatoes in a colander. Finally, pour a glass of cold water over the potatoes and they are ready to use.
4. Microwave method (anhydrous)
To remove all dirt, wash the potatoes. Pierce each potato at least 6-7 times with a fork. Put all punctured potatoes on a plate. Microwave for about 3 minutes. After removing from the microwave, let the potatoes cool. Peel the potatoes and use as desired.
5. Microwave method (add water)
Wash all potatoes by immersing them in water. After cleaning, poke them with a fork. Take a microwave-safe bowl and fill it halfway with water. Put the potatoes in a bowl and put them in the microwave. Set the timer for 8 minutes. Remove the bowl from the microwave after 8 minutes and remove the cooked potatoes. The potatoes are ready to use after they have cooled slightly and peeled.
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Try these methods and let us know which one is your favorite.
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