LPG cylinders running out at the worst possible time is something every Indian household dreads. With the current scarcity, many of us are scrambling to cook without depending entirely on the gas stove.
The good news? You don't need a full flame to eat well. Here are 10 easy dishes you can make with minimal or zero gas — using an electric kettle, microwave, induction stove, or no heat at all!
Bonus: A few of these recipes get a serious flavour upgrade with Grindhaus products — stone-ground, clean-label sauces and condiments made right here in Chennai. Preservative-free, vegan, and absolutely delicious.
1. Curd Rice with Kaara Onion Relish (Zero Cooking Needed)
Leftover rice + fresh curd + salt = the most comforting meal ever. But here's the upgrade — top it with a spoonful of Grindhaus Kaara Onion Relish (Slow Cooked South Indian Hot Onion Relish) instead of the usual pickle. The deep, slow-cooked flavour takes this simple dish to a whole new level.
What you need: Leftover rice, curd, salt, Kaara Onion Relish
2. Bread Sandwich with Thecha Blaze (No Cook)
Layer bread slices with cucumber, tomato, and a generous spread of Grindhaus Thecha Blaze — Spicy Green Chili & Garlic Peanut Butter. It's protein-packed, spicy, and utterly addictive. No cooking whatsoever.
What you need: Bread, cucumber, tomato, Thecha Blaze Peanut Butter
3.Oats with Hazellux (Electric Kettle)
Boil water in your electric kettle, pour over rolled oats, and instead of honey — swirl in a spoonful of Grindhaus Hazellux 55 Dark (Gourmet Chocolate Hazelnut Spread). Breakfast in 3 minutes, zero gas, and it tastes like a dessert.
What you need: Rolled oats, hot water, Hazellux 55 Dark
4.Boiled Eggs with Gunpowder Peanut Butter Dip (Electric Kettle Hack)
Yes, you can boil eggs in an electric kettle! Place eggs in the kettle, fill with water, run 2–3 boil cycles. Perfectly soft-boiled eggs every time. Dip them in Grindhaus Madras Heat Gunpowder Peanut Butter — the spicy, nutty combo is absolutely next level.
What you need: Eggs, electric kettle, Madras Heat Peanut Butter
5.Quick Kara Kozhambu Rice (Minimal Gas, Maximum Flavour)
This is the ultimate gas-saver recipe. Cook rice in a pressure cooker (2 whistles = done). While it cooks, warm Grindhaus Hot Madras Mix (Tamil-Style Kara Kozhambu curry base) for just 2 minutes in a small pan. Mix with rice and serve. A full South Indian meal in under 15 minutes with minimal gas.
What you need: Rice, pressure cooker, Grindhaus Hot Madras Mix
6.Instant Noodles (Electric Kettle or Microwave)
Boil water in your kettle, pour over noodles in a bowl, cover for 3 minutes, add masala. Stir in a small spoon of Hot Madras Mix for a smoky, South Indian twist on regular instant noodles. Trust us on this one.
What you need: Instant noodles, electric kettle, Hot Madras Mix
Soak moong dal overnight, drain — they'll sprout by morning. Mix with chopped onion, tomato, lemon juice, chaat masala, and coriander. Protein-packed, zero cooking needed. A drizzle of Thecha Blaze on top adds the perfect fiery kick.
What you need: Green Moong dal (soaked overnight), onion, tomato, lemon, Thecha Blaze
8.Poha (5 Minutes, Minimal Flame)
Poha only needs 5 minutes on the stove — barely any gas used. Rinse flattened rice, do a quick tadka with mustard and onion, mix and done. Serve with a side of Grindhaus Madras Heat Gunpowder Peanut Butter for a protein-rich dip that pairs surprisingly well.
What you need: Poha, onion, mustard seeds, green chilli, turmeric
9.Podi Idli (Leftover Idli Hack)
Perfect for minimal gas cooking.
Cut leftover idlis into cubes, toss them with sesame oil and Grindhaus Thecha Blaze or podi. Heat for 2 minutes in a pan or microwave.
What you need: Leftover Idli, Podi / Thecha
10.Microwave Mug Cake with Hazellux (Sweet Craving Fix!)
Mix 3 tbsp flour, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp cocoa, 1 egg, 2 tbsp milk and 2 tbsp oil in a mug. Microwave for 90 seconds. Top with a generous dollop of Grindhaus Hazellux 55 Dark while still warm. You're welcome. 🍫
What you need: Flour, sugar, cocoa, egg, milk, oil, microwave, Hazellux 55 Dark
Bonus Tips to Save Gas During Scarcity
- Use a pressure cooker — cooks rice, dal, and vegetables in half the time with half the gas
- Soak lentils and rice overnight — reduces cooking time significantly
- Batch cook — cook rice and dal together in one go for 2 meals
- Use lids while cooking — traps heat and cuts gas usage by 30%
- Keep a flavour shortcut handy — clean-label curry bases like Grindhaus mean you skip the long grinding and tempering process entirely, saving both gas and time
- Induction stove — if you don't have one, now is a great time to invest in a basic model (available from ₹800)
Why Grindhaus?
All the Grindhaus products mentioned in this blog are stone-ground, preservative-free, vegan, and gluten-free — made in small batches in Chennai by chef Prashanth Chander (ex Four Seasons, Leela, Hard Rock Cafe). They're not just a shortcut — they're a genuinely better way to cook.
👉 Shop at mygrindhaus.com — ships pan-India, next day from Chennai.
Final Thoughts
LPG scarcity is stressful, but it doesn't mean you have to skip meals or compromise on taste. With a little creativity — and the right kitchen shortcuts — you can keep cooking delicious food with minimal gas.
Save this post and share it with your family and neighbours — because everyone needs this right now! 💛
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