COOKING JAM
Put 600gm fruits (for example, mixed berries) in a suitable-sized glass pyrex bowl with lid. Add 300gm preserving sugar and stir well. Cook covered for 10–12 minutes, on 900W. Stir several times during cooking. Empty directly into small jam glasses with twist-off lids. Stand on lid for 5 minutes.
COOKING PUDDING
Mix pudding powder with sugar and milk (500 ml) by following the manufacturers instructions and stir well. Use a suitable-sized glass pyrex bowl with lid. Cook covered for 6½ to 7½ minutes, on 900W.
Stir well, several times, during cooking.
BROWNING ALMOND SLICES
Spread 30gm sliced almonds evenly on a medium-sized ceramic plate. Stir several times during browning for 3½ to 4½ minutes, on 600W. Let it stand for 2-3 minutes in the oven. Use oven gloves while taking out!
MAKING GHEE
Keep 1-2 cups of malai (milk topping) in a big glass bowl and microwave on high temperature for 15–20 minutes to get desi ghee without burning your kadhai (wok). Stir once or twice in-between.
FRESHENING STALE CHIPS, BISCUITS & CORNFLAKES
Place the chips or biscuits in a napkin, uncovered for about 1 minute per bowl or until they feel warm. Wait for a few minutes to cool and then serve.
