In this blog, we’ll explore some of the best time-saving kitchen hacks designed especially for busy people. These simple yet effective tips will help you prepare meals faster without compromising on taste, while also saving a significant amount of your valuable time in the kitchen.
1. Organize Your Kitchen Smartly
The first and most important step is to organize the kitchen properly, because an organized kitchen not only makes your cooking process very fast but also reduces your time spent in the kitchen to a great extent.
I. Use Drawer Dividers and Label Jars
Just one time effort, if you label all the jars and organise them in the right place, then you will not have to waste your precious time again and again in finding them, for this you can use simple levels and drawer organisers.
II. Keep Frequently Used Items Within Reach
Just labelling them is not enough. if you keep the most frequently used and everyday spices like salt within your hand reach, like above your cooking space, you will not have to search for them again and again and can save your precious time.
We have already written a blog on how to organize kitchen jars & containers which you can read by clicking here: How to Store Spices in Small Kitchen
2. Prep Ingredients in Advance
One of the best time-saving kitchen hacks is preparing commonly used ingredients—like vegetables, spices, and sauces—in advance. By keeping these essentials ready, you can significantly cut down your cooking time and make daily meal prep much smoother.
I. Chop Veggies and Store in Airtight Boxes
Vegetables that are used in almost every meal and repeatedly, instead of cutting them every time, can be stored in air-tight boxes in the refrigerator by cutting them in advance. You do not need to cut them when needed, and by doing this you can save a lot of time.
We have already written a detailed blog about where and how to store which type of vegetable, which you can read by clicking here: How to Keep Vegetables Fresh for a Long Time
II. Make Spice Mixes and Curry Bases in Bulk
By making spice and gravy premixes, you can save a lot of your time spent in cooking. Whenever you need any kind of gravy, you can prepare them very easily in less time by using these premixes and gravy bases.
3. Invest in Time-Saving Kitchen Tools
Some smart kitchen gadgets like a grinder or a manual grater can help save a lot of valuable cooking time.
I. Use a Food Processor for Chopping and Mixing
Using a food processor makes chopping, mixing and grating vegetables very quick, reducing the overall cooking time.
II. Get a Microwave-Safe Steamer
With a microwave steamer, you can steam vegetables very quickly using microwaves, which is healthy and saves time.
4. Cook Smart with Batch Cooking
Batch cooking, that is, cooking a large quantity of food at one time and storing it for the whole week, is a very effective way to reduce cooking time.
I. Make and Freeze Portions
Making and freezing meals in small portions can help you have fresh meals every day without much effort.
This is a very effective method for certain foods like soups and gravies.
II. Plan Your Weekly Menu
Weekly meal planning saves you the time you spend thinking about what to make each day and also makes grocery shopping easier.
5. Clean As You Go
Cleaning along the way keeps your kitchen from looking messy and cluttered and you don’t have to do a long cleaning once you’re done cooking.
I. Keep a Cleaning Cloth and Small Bin Nearby
Keep a cleaning cloth and a small trash can nearby so that any spills or leftovers of vegetables and fruits can be cleaned immediately.
II.Wash Utensils While Waiting
Washing utensils while cooking is a very effective and good way to save time when the meal is in process of being cooked.
Conclusion: Small Changes, Big Impact
If these small hacks are adopted correctly, then kitchen work can become very easy and fast.
Implementing all the hacks together may seem a bit intimidating, so instead of implementing all of them together, you can start small by trying a new hack every week.
