Convection microwave oven or an OTG: What to buy for your kitchen?

What to cook

An OTG is best used for baking, toasting and grilling. You can bake cakes, grill meat and toast bread with ease. A convection microwave can perform all of these functions, along with being able to reheat, cook and de-freeze, which the OTG cannot.

Capacity

An OTG’s capacity may reach up to 60 litres, whereas convection microwaves reach a capacity of just 32 litres. So, for large batches of food, an OTG might be the better option. Additionally, the rotating surface in a microwave is quite small, which makes putting large dishes in it a problem. Moreover, though OTGs have larger capacities, they are much easier to handle owing to their light weight.

Temperature

The temperature range of both a convection oven and an OTG are almost the same, but the preheat time varies. Where an OTG can take up to 15-20 minutes to preheat, the convection oven only takes around 5 minutes. This can considerably decrease the cooking time.

Ease of use

Convection microwaves have a digital display, that allows an easier track of the temperature and time as compared to the knobs on an OTG.

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Cost

The upfront cost of buying an OTG is around Rs.10,000 for 42 litres, whereas a convection microwave costs around Rs.16,000 for 30 litres. Although the upfront cost of an OTG is lesser, the energy efficiency of a microwave oven is greater. The microwave oven uses 20% less energy than an OTG, saving money in the long run.

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