Ever watched your grandmother slaving in the kitchen over a hot stove, blowing into it all her strength? Marveled at the dexterity with which she ground rice and dal into a smooth batter with a few turns of her wrist? Didn’t the coconut chutneys and the ground ingredients in every preparation taste like manna from heaven? Times have changed; so have homemakers. The old stone grinders have disappeared. Kitchens have become functional and open. Today with the number of women working outside, the hours in the kitchen have proportionately become less. Most people prefer eating out, and cooking is kept to the bare minimum. Here are some of the gadgets we all take for granted but depend so much on: -
The alarm clock that wakes her up in the morning.
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The electric kettle that’s switched on when she enters the kitchen for that refreshing cup of tea.
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The geyser promising a shower of hot water for the family.
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The gas stove that comes with 2 or 4 burners, making it easy to multi-cook.
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The pop-up toaster that offers crisp toast with minimum effort.
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The mixie, versatile enough to grind spices and dosa batter, and the food processor that comes with a juicer and an atta maker as well.
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The oven that bakes, grills and warms food.
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The iron that keeps clothes wrinkle free!
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The coffee percolator that brings a smile with that refreshing sip.
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1The dishwasher that cleans dishes with minimum fuss.
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The washing machine that swallows up dirty bundles and spews them out squeaky clean.
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The vacuum cleaner that leaves the home sparkling.
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And finally the ubiquitous microwave cooker, which not only does a variety of things, but does them in the blink of an eye.
Besides all these, there are smaller gadgets like vegetable peelers, kitchen shears, egg timers, garlic presses, vegetable shredders, etc., which are great time savers. Don’t you agree that life has become more comfortable for the modern woman? As a quote goes, the modern housewife not only knows what her husband’s favorite food is, she even knows which restaurant it’s served in! Any comments on this?
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