Tips & Tricks Episode 9: My Idea of Zero Cost Steaming #shortsfeed

Tips & Tricks Episode 9: my idea of zero cost steaming #shortsfeed
Steaming at zero cost: the pot-in-pot method explained

Steaming is one of the healthiest cooking techniques—retaining nutrients, eliminating the need for excess oil, and enhancing natural flavors. But what if you don’t have a dedicated steamer? You don’t need fancy equipment. With a simple pot-in-pot setup, you can create a homemade steamer using cookware you already have.

How to steam without a steamer

All you need are two pots of different sizes (one fits inside the other), a lid to cover the larger pot, and a small metal trivet, ring, or inverted bowl to elevate the inner pot (optional but helpful).

Steps:

1. Fill the larger pot with 1–2 cm of water.
2. Place a trivet or bowl at the bottom to lift the inner pot. This prevents direct contact with water.
3. Place food in the smaller pot—this could be vegetables, dumplings, idlis, or even dhokla batter.
4. Cover tightly with a lid to trap steam.
5. Heat on low to medium flame, allowing steam to gently cook the contents.

Benefits of pot-in-pot steaming

Zero-cost setup
No need to buy new appliances. You repurpose your existing cookware, saving money and kitchen space.

Healthier cooking
Steaming preserves vitamins (especially B and C) and minerals that are often lost in boiling or frying.

Oil-free and clean
Perfect for oil-free diets. There's no splatter, and cleanup is minimal.

Versatile
Works for a wide variety of dishes: steamed vegetables, sprouts, poha, millet cakes, momos, and even desserts like puddings.

Energy efficient
You can steam multiple items at once using stacked bowls inside one pot, saving fuel and time.

Ideal for small kitchens
For those without access to steamers or multi-tier cookware, this is a game-changer—especially in dorms, hostels, or minimalist households.

This technique is not only economical but also encourages mindful, low-waste, and nutritious cooking. Next time you want to steam, skip the gadgets—just pot-in-pot and go.

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