Microwaves and Ovens for days you want to skip the stove

Perhaps the most underutilised appliance in your kitchen, the humble Microwave can do a lot more than just heat up your leftovers. Cook a multi-course meal, bake that sourdough bread, and on days when you’re feeling particularly lazy, toss in those instant noodles for that quick pick-me-up.

Explore our range of Microwaves and Ovens and make your time in the kitchen easier and more fun. Not sure which Microwave or Oven is right for you? Don’t forget to check out our Microwave Buying Guide or speak to our experts at a Croma store near you.

What can a Microwave Oven do for you?

Defrost meats, cook up a storm, bake breads and cakes, or just roast a papad: Microwaves are as versatile as they are underutilised in the kitchen. With pre-set menu settings, LED display, programmable keypads, touch buttons, timer, and alarms, Microwaves and Ovens have been making our lives easier for decades now.

Microwaves also help retain essential nutrients in your meal without sacrificing its flavour. And, by virtue of the technology, they tend to waste lesser energy, while compared to other mediums of cooking.

Benefits of Using Microwave Ovens for everyday use

Microwave ovens are considered to be an indispensable appliance in every home. One of the key advantages of these ovens is their ability to cook, heat, or defrost food as per your requirements. This makes them perfect for busy days when you need a fast meal or want to reheat leftovers after the previous nightâs party. Microwave ovens also help preserve nutrients in food, since they use shorter cooking time. Thanks to the multipurpose functionality of some of the best microwave ovens, you can use them to thaw frozen foods, steam vegetables, cook different meals, and even bake, grill, or barbeque. Also, the rotisserie function in some ovens lets you prepare perfectly grilled delights such as juicy kebabs or flavourful tikkas. If you have limited countertop space, there are compact microwave ovens that can fit into your kitchen while offering impressive performance. With pre-set menus, some microwave ovens allow you to experiment with versatile cuisine by automatically adjusting cooking times and power levels for the dishes. The child lock feature in some microwave ovens enhances safety by preventing accidental operation and protecting young children from potential harm. The combination cooking feature of some best microwave ovens allows for fast and even cooking by combining microwave energy with convection or grill functions. Thus, you can select the best microwave for your home and simplify your daily cooking experience.

What should be considered while buying a Microwave & Oven?

Not all Microwaves are born equal. So the very first thing to consider is what type of Microwave Oven you need. There are different types of Microwaves and Ovens available in the market: Solo Microwave Oven, Convection Oven, Grill Microwave Oven, OTG, and Built-in Microwave Oven.

Each of these serve different purposes. Check out our microwave buying guide to understand what Microwave Oven is best for you. Your usage and family size will also determine what capacity of the Microwave or Oven are the best fit. Also consider the style, design, and look of Microwave and Oven to suit your kitchen’s decor. But the most important factor to consider is energy efficiency which states the power consumption and speed of the Microwave or Oven.

Buy Microwave or Oven with ease at Croma

Get the best deals and discounts on your favourite Microwave & Oven at Croma. You can also check our EMI plans and bank cashback offers to bring your favourite appliance home. Get an extended warranty plan to increase the service life of your Microwave Oven.

FAQs

What is the difference between a microwave and an oven?

A microwave oven uses electromagnetic waves (microwaves) to heat and cook food quickly and efficiently. This technology excites water, fat, and sugar molecules in food, causing them to vibrate and generate heat internally. This makes microwaves ideal for reheating, defrosting, quick cooking, and steaming. In contrast, a conventional oven uses external heat, either from electric coils or gas burners, to heat the air inside the oven chamber. The hot air then cooks the food from the outside in, making ovens better suited for baking, roasting, grilling, and achieving crispy, browned textures. A microwave oven is generally more energy-efficient, cooks food quickly, and is easier to operate for tasks like reheating and defrosting. However, a traditional oven's broader temperature range and even heating feature make it better suited for baking, browning, and slow-cooking recipes. Many modern households use both, depending on whether speed or traditional cooking results are preferred.

Are OTGs and microwave ovens the same? Or are they something different?

OTGs (Oven Toaster Grillers) and microwave ovens are fundamentally different, though both are often used for baking and heating. An OTG is a type of mini oven that uses traditional heating elements, such as rods that convert electricity into heat, to bake, toast, or grill food. In comparison, a microwave oven mainly uses microwaves for heating and cooking, and only some models (microwave convection ovens) offer limited baking and grilling functions through additional heating elements and a fan. While a convection microwave oven can bake and grill to some extent, the quality of browning, crisping, or traditional bread and cake baking is usually better in an OTG due to the nature of dry, surrounding heat. As a result, OTGs and microwave ovens serve complementary roles in the kitchen but are distinctly different appliances.

FAQs

What is the difference between a microwave and an oven?

A microwave oven uses electromagnetic waves (microwaves) to heat and cook food quickly and efficiently. This technology excites water, fat, and sugar molecules in food, causing them to vibrate and generate heat internally. This makes microwaves ideal for reheating, defrosting, quick cooking, and steaming. In contrast, a conventional oven uses external heat, either from electric coils or gas burners, to heat the air inside the oven chamber. The hot air then cooks the food from the outside in, making ovens better suited for baking, roasting, grilling, and achieving crispy, browned textures. A microwave oven is generally more energy-efficient, cooks food quickly, and is easier to operate for tasks like reheating and defrosting. However, a traditional oven's broader temperature range and even heating feature make it better suited for baking, browning, and slow-cooking recipes. Many modern households use both, depending on whether speed or traditional cooking results are preferred.

Are OTGs and microwave ovens the same? Or are they something different?

OTGs (Oven Toaster Grillers) and microwave ovens are fundamentally different, though both are often used for baking and heating. An OTG is a type of mini oven that uses traditional heating elements, such as rods that convert electricity into heat, to bake, toast, or grill food. In comparison, a microwave oven mainly uses microwaves for heating and cooking, and only some models (microwave convection ovens) offer limited baking and grilling functions through additional heating elements and a fan. While a convection microwave oven can bake and grill to some extent, the quality of browning, crisping, or traditional bread and cake baking is usually better in an OTG due to the nature of dry, surrounding heat. As a result, OTGs and microwave ovens serve complementary roles in the kitchen but are distinctly different appliances.

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