Treat your hunger pangs with these easy lip-smacking mug microwave recipes

There are times when you crave something delicious but do not have the patience to cook a meal or order online. If you have a microwave at home then you do not need to worry. All you have to do is get a microwave-safe mug, add all the ingredients and you will have an entire dish. ...read more

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Want to snack on something but do not have enough time to cook or you are just lazy? Here are a few easy microwave recipes you definitely would not mind giving a try.(Instagram)

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Dhokla: In a microwave-safe bowl add 1 cup besan, 1/3 teaspoon turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida, 1 teaspoon ginger chilli paste, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons powdered sugar, 1/2 curd, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and mix well. Add little by little water and keep mixing till it turns into a smooth batter. Then microwave it for 3 1/2 minutes. In a separate pan, add 1 tablespoon oil, mustard seeds, curry leaves and green chillies. Saute it for a few seconds and add 1/4 cup water. Add this mixture to the dhokla and let it sit in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.(Instagram/carbsmysoulmate)

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Mac N' Cheese: This is an all-time favourite dish of not just kids but everyone across all age groups. To cook this lip-smacking recipe, all you need to do is add 1/2 cup macaroni, 1/2 cup water, a pinch of salt to a mug and cook it for 2-3 minutes till the macaroni softens. Then add a splash of milk, 1/4 cup of grated cheese, a pinch of pepper and cook it for another 30 seconds.(Instagram/cozinhandopara2ou1)

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Cake: This is a life-saving recipe for all your sweet cravings. In a mug, add 3 tablespoon flour, 2 tablespoon sugar, 2 tablespoon cocoa powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, a pinch of salt and mix well. Then add 3 tablespoon milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence, 2 tablespoon vegetable oil and mix properly till it turns into a smooth batter-like consistency. Add a few chocolate chunks and stir for the last time. Microwave this batter for 1 minute and you are done.(Instagram/inkerythe)

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Omelette: Make your breakfast time exciting with this 1 minute omelette recipe. Add 2 eggs in a mug, 1 tablespoon milk, 1/2 cup freshly chopped veggies, 2 tablespoons grated cheese, salt and pepper for seasoning, stir it and let it cook in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes.(Instagram/sweetvintagevirginia)

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French toast: This is another easy breakfast recipe. Add some melted butter in a cup along with 2 breads sliced into small pieces. In another mug, add an egg, a splash of milk, a pinch of cinnamon powder and stir well. Add all these ingredients to the bread and smash it gently. Cook it in the microwave for 2 1/2 minutes and serve it with maple or chocolate syrup.(Instagram/naturalgrocers)