Barbecue grill buying guide
Indian homes are warming up to the barbecue and there is a
lot on the menu.
Philips Table Grill
There is something elemental about food burnt by the flamesthat attracts all palates. Besides the tandoor, there are now a number ofgrilling machines available for both indoor and outdoor cooking at home. Fromelectric barbeques to gasfired grills and charcoal holders to heat-controlmachines, there is something out there for every need and taste. The weather isright and the barbies are waiting, so get along!
Price: Rs 10,990 onwards
The Kaff Forest comes withchrome-plated grills and has two shelves for easy barbequing. Its powder-coatedbodies hase a heat meter for monitoring the cooking temperature. The Huntercomes with heavy-duty enamelled body and cast-iron grills. While the first onesupports LPG gas with Lava Rock and auto ignition, the latter works on LPG gasand only has just auto ignition. SPECS: Temperature meter; One-year warranty;LPG with auto ignition; Wheels for easy movement.
Kenwood, one of Britain's leading kitchen appliancecompanies, has introduced a range of health grills ideal for large families.The HG266 grills food with as little grease and fat as possible. It may have a2000 W heating plate, but it sports cool-touch handles for easy handling. Ithas two heat zones-the medium one can be used for dry-frying grilled vegetableswhile the char-grill can be used for searing steaks and juicy fruits. The driptray prevents spilling and the grill also comes with a stainless steel,tempered glass lid.
SPECS: 2.5kg; 2000 W heating plate; Thermostat control; Twoheat zones; One-year guarantee
Weber has entered the Indian market with a wide variety ofgrills. The Smokey Joe is a premium charcoal grill with a curved bottom made ofa porcelain enamelled bowl and comes with by a lid covering. Environmentfriendly, this charcoal barbecue is made of coconut shell waste. Portableenough to be carried for picnics and outings, the Smokey Joe is available inbright colours-black, sage, turquoise, pearl and brick red.
Price: Rs 5,495
This beautiful looking table grill from Philips is ideal fora quick grill party. The high-temperature grill plate sears the juice in thefood. The non-stick coating prevents the food from sticking to the surface,while the thick plate stays hot and keeps the food from cooling down.Accompanied by a spatula for stirring, flipping and removing food, this grillalso has dishwasher safe parts that make cleaning it easy. Plus, it doesn'toccupy much space when not in use as it can be stored in an upright position.
SPECS: 1-metre cord length; 2000-2300 W grill plate; 4 kg;Integrated on/off switch.
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Elvy Nouveou cheese fondue
Price: Rs 14,995
The sheer pleasure of gooey cheese on fresh bread. That iswhat this lifestyle grill from Elvy promises. This steel grill comes with agrill plate, eight pans for the cheese and spatulas that make a fondue party asimple path to paradise. It comes with temperature regulator and ignitionindicator.
Price: Rs 10,990 onwards
Kenwood Health Grill
Price: Rs 4,295
SPECS: 2.5kg; 2000 W heating plate; Thermostat control; Twoheat zones; One-year guarantee
Weber Smokey Joe
Price: Rs 4,995 (Black), Rs 5,995 (Coloured)
Price: Rs 5,495
This beautiful looking table grill from Philips is ideal fora quick grill party. The high-temperature grill plate sears the juice in thefood. The non-stick coating prevents the food from sticking to the surface,while the thick plate stays hot and keeps the food from cooling down.Accompanied by a spatula for stirring, flipping and removing food, this grillalso has dishwasher safe parts that make cleaning it easy. Plus, it doesn'toccupy much space when not in use as it can be stored in an upright position.
SPECS: 1-metre cord length; 2000-2300 W grill plate; 4 kg;Integrated on/off switch.
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