It has become very common nowadays to have a micro oven at home. You will barely find any well to do neutral family in India without a convection microwave oven. The demand for Microwave Ovens In India has increased a lot. As microwave oven prices in India are quite low and are affordable to any above-average family.   

There are three different types of micro ovens. First are the solo ovens that can be used for heating, cooking, defrosting. But they are not suitable for baking and grilling. Second are the grill ovens that are used for heating, grilling, cooking, and defrosting except for baking. And lastly, the convection microwave ovens, which can be used for everything from baking to defrosting foods.

Let’s discuss these three types of micro ovens in details:

1. Convection Microwave Ovens

In this tech-based world, the micro oven has become an ingenious invention that made cooking very easy for homemakers. The best one among all the micro ovens is the convection microwave oven. This type of micro ovens is widely used by people, and its demand is comparatively higher than the others. A convection microwave oven is an all-rounder type of micro oven. These ovens can be used for cooking, baking, grilling, frying, reheating, defrosting, and many more. With this micro oven, you can cook any kind of dish that you want to have. Even if you’re going to prepare any cuisine other than your regular dishes, then you can also go for this.

Now, the second function of a convection microwave oven is that it can bake cakes, pancakes, muffins, cookies, brownies, pizzas, etc. After that, this oven can also be used to make grilled items. Fish, chicken, mutton or any other barbecue recipes can be prepared in convection microwave ovens. Its microwave magnetron cooks food from inside to outside. Whereas, it’s heating element cooks food from outside to inside and make the food brown and crispier. Obviously, any type of utensil can’t be used to grill your food items. So you must require special utensils for that, and those are provided by every company along with ovens.

Frying is an essential part of cooking for every Indian because, without any fried dishes, their meal is incomplete. So these convection microwave ovens also serve the purpose of frying. The term ‘reheating’ and ‘defrosting’ are very similar, but there is a difference. Reheating can be done several times and takes 70- 100 percent of the oven’s energy. But defrosting is a slow process and takes a little more time than reheating and uses 30 percent of the oven’s power.

Working of Convection Microwave Ovens:

• The basic controls are very easy, which you can learn via manuals or starter kits that come along with these micro ovens. Starter kits are mainly provided by most of the micro ovens, like LG microwaves, Panasonic microwaves, and other brands.
• Another technical mechanism of these ovens is that they have a fan that circulates and regulates heatwaves efficiently in all directions for better and quick heating.
• The chamber of the convection microwave ovens is usually big, and the interiors are made of shining metals so that the heat got reflected that enhances the temperature inside.
• The microwave magnetron heats the food from outside to inside making it crispier and brownish.

According to a recent study, the sales of convection microwave ovens have increased widely as it is a perfect choice for neutral families. And after seeing those features that are quite obvious. So the microwave oven price has been made budget-friendly for better consumerism. The convection microwave ovens have a starting range of Rs. 9000 – Rs. 10000. That means if you are willing to purchase a micro oven you can get this type of ovens of various companies like LG, IFB, Samsung, Whirlpool, Panasonic, Hitachi, etc. within your budget.

2. Grill Microwave Oven

You may often feel like having a barbecue party once in a while. Then this grill micro oven is the best microwave oven for you. They are the most suitable to grill meat, or paneer, and vegetables if you are vegetarian. This grill micro oven saves a lot of your time, as it allows microwaving and grilling function parallel and provides delicious grill foods in minutes.

You can use this grill microwave oven for many purposes, like reheating, cooking, defrosting, and of course for grilling. The only thing you cannot be done in this microwave oven is baking cakes or cookies. Unlike convection microwave ovens, this grilling oven can’t actively perform everything in the same micro oven. But the grill function ensures to grill and sear the meat without losing its flavor or breaking down the overwhelming structure of the meat or crust of the pizza.

Also, a metal shelf comes with this grill micro oven that can be pulled out to gather dust in a corner. Usage of that grill plate or rack is vital while grilling because it has been tuned to that significant frequency. It is mainly placed on the top half of the micro oven and is being held by plastic or rubber clips. However, if there is no such plate or rack has been offered with the unit. And if you want to use a rack, which is a replacement, better to make sure if your model allows to-do so.

Why is the Metal Rack used in Grill Microwave Oven?

• The electrons that are used to heat food by the micro oven meet the metal plate. And then bangs against the rack and pass through the wet items to heat it inside out.
• Although, the electrons present in the micro oven are strong enough to cook your food completely without bothering about the rack. Hence, this metal can be used while reheating food.
• It is compulsory to remove the metal plate while cooking or heating of bigger sizes.

A grill microwave has both the speed of microwave and cooking ability of a full oven/stove at the same time. Also, if you are in a hurry, then this is the best microwave oven for you to complete almost half of your work. Unlike those convection microwave ovens, the grill micro oven does not take time to defrost. So you can take out your food straight away from the fridge and make it applicable for your meal within minutes. Apart from that, these microwave ovens’ prices are quite pocket-friendly. Panasonic microwave ovens are mostly grill types and are also perfect for a family of 4 members. There are other renowned companies as well, like LG, IFB, and whirlpool microwave ovens known for their grill feature.

3. Solo Microwave Ovens

The solo micro oven is excellent for cooking, uniform reheating, and defrosting. But this oven cannot be used for grilling or baking. So if you want a microwave that can work as an all-rounder, then this solo type micro oven is not for you. One of its special features is that only in a solo microwave you can use plastic or microwave safe-glass. It is a lightweight model and can easily fit into any size of the microwave stand.

Types of Solo Microwave Ovens and its Usage:

If you are a bachelor, shifting into another place or family with only two members, then this is the best microwave oven as it has only 15-20 liters of capacity. However, there are two types of solo micro ovens available in the market according to your requirements. If you have a family of 4-6 members but want an oven only for reheating or cooking simple foods. Then there are ovens available with 25-30 liters of capacity inside it for large vessels. It helps you to cook a large amount of food at a time for your family. It has one microwave magnetron that produces microwaves to cook food from inside to outside. For those who prefer simple food in their diet, it is most suitable for them. Also, you can use this for simple reheating your foods again and again. It ensures to maintain the nutritional level of your diet.

Most of the solo ovens, like LG microwaves, IFB or even Panasonic microwaves, come with 5 power levels and child lock features. So that your child could stay safe from the oven’s heat. Its rapid defrost feature helps you to defrost your foods quickly. Solo microwaves are very easy to use. Beginners can even use them without the starter kit. The solo microwave oven price is quite cheaper than grill and convection microwave oven.

Price Range of Solo Microwave Ovens:

This micro oven ranges from Rs. 4,000 to Rs. 8,000. Even the solo LG microwaves are available in Rs. 5,000. There are several other companies like IFB, Whirlpool, Morphy Richards, Samsung, etc. whose solo micro ovens are very much in demand and considered as one of the best microwave ovens in India.

So, if you are having a small family and want a microwave oven for simple and tastier cooking within your budget, then the solo micro oven is the best option for you among all other ovens.

Wrapping up

It is not easy to choose the best microwave oven when there are so many options. Having a perfect micro oven, as per your requirements, can reduce almost half of your work. So, these are the types of microwave ovens in India for all kinds of families and according to their needs, at an affordable rate.