I have been getting tons and tons of mails from viewers asking me what oven do i use..So i decided to do a post on it..I am also getting mails abour baking basics, will do a separate post for them soon..Ok now coming to the Oven which i use..I use two ovens, Both are OTG type. One oven in my mom’s place and one in my house. All the baking recipes which you see here is made in either one of these ovens.
I get so many questions from my viewers to suggest me good oven. Whether to buy convection or OTG. First lets see what is a Microwave Grill Oven, Microwave Convection Oven & OTG Oven.
1)You can cook foods, make curries or anything in it.
2)You can reheat left over foods in it.
3)You can do microwave cakes it. Cakes will get bake but you wont get the nice texture and colour on them. And to note, you can only bake certain cakes in it.
4)You can grill foods in it. You can grill chicken or veggies in it. But the results wont be so perfect.
5)You can only use microwave safe bowls in this oven. No aluminum trays can be used.
Microwave Convection Oven:
1)You can cook foods, make curries or anything in it.
2)You can reheat left over foods in it.
3)You
can bake anything in it.
4)You can grill foods in it. You can grill chicken or veggies in it
5)You can roast anything in it.
5)You can use aluminium pan in it for baking.
OTG Oven:
1)You can bake anything in it.
2)You can grill, roast anything in it.
3)You cannot cook foods in it.
4)You cannot reheat foods in it.
I have a Microwave Grill Oven and OTG Oven. I use my microwave grill oven to cook and reheat food. I use my OTG oven for baking, grilling, roasting.
If you are looking for all the options in one oven, then go for a Microwave Convection Oven.
MEET MY FIRST OVEN:
My First Oven which i bought nearly 4 years back when i initailly started this blog. It is a KORYO 19 Liter OTG Oven, Model No
KOT 1921.
The features of this oven is
1) Rotisserie Function
2)Easy Clean & Non Stick Coating
3)60 Mins timer
4)Temperature Control Upto 250 Degree C
5)6 Stage Switch Heating Element
I bought this oven for nearly 1500 Rs. At first i thought that this oven is not going to work for too long, because it was so cheap. But to my surprise it worked for nearly 4 years with no problem and still it is in a good condition. It is easy to operate and very user friendly.
This oven has heating element options too.
1) If you want to grill something, you have to set the option to top. So the top element alone heats and gives a nice charred or golden brown effects to your meats, buns and bread.
2) If you want the bottom of the food to toast and get nice crisp effect, heat the bottom element alone. It works great with bread.
3)If you want to bake cakes, cookies, cook meat or anything. You have to set the both element on. This ensures even baking.
There are still three more options, i have never used it so far.
And It
has timer upto 60 mins, if you want to grill or cook for more than a
hour, you got to come back at the ending time and set it for more time
as you need.
The temperature of the oven goes upto 250 degree C. For baking i normally use 180 degree C. For grilling meats or cooking meats i use 200 Degree C to 250 Degree C.
This oven comes with a tray and a wire rack. I usually do my cookies or buns over this tray. I line a foil over it and brush that with some oil.When i want to place my cake tin in, i use the wire rack.
The oven has three adjusting height options, I use the center rack when i want to cook or bake. When i want to grill i put the tray on the top rack.When i bake any bread i use the bottom rack so it has room to rise.
MEET MY SECOND OVEN:
This is the oven which i bough two years back. It is a Morphy Richards 40 liter OTG Oven, Model No RC-SS.
The functions of this oven are
1)Rotisserie function
2)Stainless Steel Outer Body, Mirror Finish Door
3)90 Min Timer
4)Temperature upto 250 Degree C
5)Convection Function (It has fan)
6)Keep Warm Function
Actually this oven was bought on a great deal. I bought it for 6000 Rs. Now the price has gone up. This oven is great when you bake huge cakes, because it has lots of space in it. It is easy to use and user friendly.
This oven comes with a tray and a wire rack. I usually
do my cookies or buns over this tray. I line a foil over it and brush
that with some oil.When i want to place my cake tin in, i use the wire
rack. Actually the tray has high sides, so you can roast chicken or anything in it, it doesn’t spill.
This oven has 4 adjusting levels. I use the
center rack when i want to cook or bake. When i want to grill i put the
tray on the top rack. You can bake bread in the center rack itself.
The
temperature of the oven goes upto 250 degree C. For baking i normally
use 180 degree C. For grilling meats or cooking meats i use 200 Degree C
to 250 Degree C.
This oven has 5 heating element options too.
1)
If you want to grill something, you have to set the option to top. So
the top element alone heats and gives a nice charred or golden brown
effects to your meats, buns and bread.
2)
If you want the bottom of the food to toast and get nice crisp effect,
heat the bottom element alone. It works great with bread.
3)If
you want to bake cakes, cookies, cook meat or anything. You have to set
the both element on with fan option. This ensures even baking.
4)You can even bake cakes without the fan option too. Just turn on the both elements on.
And It
has timer upto 60 mins, if you want to grill or cook for more than a
hour, you got to come back at the ending time and set it for more time
as you need.
you might like this video
Overall my experience with this oven is so good. I love using it. I can bake 4 round cake tins at the same time. The space inside the oven is that big.
If your budget is little high and you have a big counter space for this oven. You can go for this oven.
Official Website: Morphy Richards
Thanks for this post! I too was going to drop you an email coz I am planning to buy an oven soon.
Can we bake good pizzas as well in these ovens?
Hi Aarthi
I have a microwave oven with a convection, grill/combi, rotiserrie, microwave options with separate buttons for it. Can I use aluminium baking tray for the convection mode in my microwave oven? Is it safe? Also can u say what kind of vessels can I use for Microwave Oven. Thanks.
Thank you so much for the post… That's too sweet of you to show us what u have. God bless!
A perfect guide lines for new buyers 🙂 Happy to see the oven which bakes yummyyyy recipes :))
Very useful post aarthi
i am so thankful to you for posting this. i really needed some information on oven and to get it from a cook like u is an added advantage. i recently got married and wanted to enhance my cooking skills and also to impress my inlaws;-)… please give some information on rice cooker. is it worth buying it? can we cook anything else apart fro rice in it, can we cook momos in it? thanks in advance… love u .. stay blessed
Thanks sis got my new Morphy 28 lt today……
Waiting for ur baking basics
Thanks aarthi…..got my Morphy 28lt today….
waiting for baking basics….
thanks for sharing,…
Thanks for Sharing,..
thns for the info.
wch microwave convection oven shld i buy.please suggest.
Thanks a lot for this guidance for oven selection. Have been in a dilemna as to what to select for a long time. Buying an OTG and a microwave separately seems to be the best option to enjoy baking.My family looks forward to the aromatic smells of baking bread and biscuits. Will also look forward to the basic baking guidelines from you; esp. for vegetarians.
@Manju ModiyaniYes u can
@AnonymousYes aluminium can be used in microwave convection mode. For micro mode only microwave safe bowls and microwave safe glass bowls can be used
@Bhumi ShethI am not familiar with convection oven.
@nadiaIf you cook rice a lot, then rice cooker is worth. You can make pulav and biryanis int hat too. If rice cooker has steamer place, then momos can be made in that
Hi
I have a morphy Richard 35ltr otg
You say that both the Rods should be kept up for baking
But my cake is cracking on the top if the top rod is on
And in baking mode my otg puts only the bottom rod on
Please help me fix this problem
@Aishwarya Pandian For baking turn both rods on. Then it will bake properly.
can u tell me the type of mixie you are using…..is it preethi …if so which model and your overall opinion about it…?
@UnknownI am using preeti blue leaf and yes i love it a lot.
Hi aarthi
i planned to purchase Oven, Toaster &
Grill POTG 9 PC. plz help me.
@Anonymouswhat doubt you have?
Hi aarthi,
i am having koryo otg. i tried to bake cake for with both the filaments on. But my cake did not have the browning texture. The top of the cake was moist. And, also cake did not raise properly. What could be the issue. Please suggest. Thanks a lot in advance.
Regards,
Revathy
@REVS CULINARYit may be because of the batter.
The rods in my oven become reddish when I switch on the oven, but then once it reaches the temp I have set (180 deg) it takes a long time to get back on and the rods never become red/reddish again. Once it restarts the red light glows for hardly a few seconds before it switches off again. Is this normal or is something wrong with my oven?
@SujiAs long as the oven is always hot when the cake is inside it, it is not a issue..
thanks for wonderful description . do you have any idea about Havells OTG? and wat capacity would be sufficeint ?
@AnonymousFor home use anything above 25 liter would be good.
Namaskaram Mam…
Geetha here…i recently bought Morphy Richards 40L OTG…my doubt is can i keep the cookies tray(brown tray) down at the bottom inside OTG while baking cakes?
Hi aarthi, I am planning to buy oven this christmas and want to try your all cake recipes. As per your information above microwave convection mode ovens are best right? we can bake cakes, reheat food, gill everything right?
@shwetha shenoyIf u want to reheat and cook foods, then convection is best. But for baking OTG is best
@geetha ashokYes u can keep it inside the oven.
we can bake in convection mode correct? will there be any issues baking in convection mode?
Hi aarthi,how to preheat the oven???
@Anonymoushttps://www.yummytummyaarthi.com/2014/06/how-to-preheat-oven-for-baking-how-to.html
@shwetha shenoyYes u can bake
Hi Madam
I have recently purchased Morphy richards 40 L RCSS.
But cant bake a cake properly. In manual they have mentioned convection mode for preheating. initially grill mode for few minutes and then remaining time in bake mode etc etc.
Can you tell me your method for making say a cake and cup cakes
Preheat:
Wire rack position
Bake mode:-
@Smitha S KrishnaCheck this out
https://www.yummytummyaarthi.com/2014/06/how-to-preheat-oven-for-baking-how-to.html
@Aarthi
Madam Merry X mas
I have read down through your two posts
and my conclusions are..
Preheat time 10 minutes in top& bottom with fan options
Baking also doing in same mode
In which slot you are keeping the wire tray. 2nd slot? while counting from bottom?
@Smitha S KrishnaYes u are right. And tray should be kept in the middle position.
Gonna get 28ltrs m.Richard org.will be baking cakes in the weekend for my kids.then and then make cookies and dinner roll/bread kind of stuffs
Very rarely will be trying grill/tandoor
Is this size ok for the above.Is cleaning difficult in small sized?
@CindhujaNo that size is good
Thanks.
Hello,I use a Morphy Richards 18ltrs, please suggest the temperature to bake a cake. also, the mode..as per above u said both rods should be heated.
@TemsuYes both rods should be heated and the temp depends on each recipe.
Hi,
I want to buy an otg,but i am confused which brand should i opt for(morphy,havels,bajaj,koryo)
We do have 6 members in family,so guide me how much litles of otg we should buy ?
@Ritu SharmaI would suggest you to go for morphy richards, anything above 26 liter would be good
Hi, planning to buy an otg mainly for baking, which will be the ideal size for baking 1 kg cake?
@AnonymousYou can get anywhere from 24 litter to 27 liter
Hi.I have a LG convection microwave oven.cake baked in microwave comes out well,but not in convection.So I was wondering if otg would be better for cakes & breads ? Also would like your suggestions on which hand blender to buy for mixing cake batter for long ? Which would be better -a hand held one or the stand mixer? Thanking in advance.
@Saumya JoshiI have a OTG,it works like a charm for me. And for mixing cake batter, you can but hand blender if you have small budget, and a stand mixer if your budget is high
Finally got an Otg m.rich 28.gained confidence after reading your blog.you have explained wonderfully about the basics.
I have few doubts.The salesman confused me saying that I cannot use aluminium foil nor glassware in this model instead mw.safe plastics alone!! Is it so.Actually he himself wasn't a pro so I didn't ask him further
Any mw safe material like glass silicon and plastic are ok right
@CindhujaYou can use oven safe glassware, aluminum pans, aluminum foil, silicon, oven safe ceramics in this. But microwave safe plastics cannot be used in this
Thank you so much.Gonna start with your coconut cookie recipe.Will get back with the feedbacks.Any particular cake for a first time baker?
Instead of parchment paper or butter paper can we bake a cake with an aluminium foil as base Or is it advisable for cookies alone
@cindhujaOfcourse you can bake like that.
Hi, very informative.I have Murphy Richards 40 litre otg.I bake breads and rolls where browning effect is not seen in spite of brushing milk and egg.I normally bake at 200 degree for 30 mins and switch to fan mode for 10 mins… still don't get the exact texture and crust… wanted some guidance for same.
@harpreetI bake it completely in fan mode. I think may be that is the reason.
I bake all my things in fan mode.
so does the crust turn hard or its soft and chewy. … what ideal temperature and time should I use for making breads in fan mode…. is this applicable for filled bread rolls too…
HI, read your blogs very useful comments. I am planning to buy a OTG and my main purpose is to bake. Can you please suggest me what would be the minimum liter requirement for a bread to be baked. I heard small OTG cannot fit the bread baking tray. And I don't want to buy a bigger one for my small family.
@UnknownU can buy oven bigger than 19 liter..It will fit to bake bread.24 liter, 28 liter would be a good choice
@harpreetIt depends on each recipe, i have mentioned it there, check it out.
Hi – I have the same OTG – 40 ltrs, can you please advise if I should remove crumb tray while baking, as my cakes and breads don't bake properly with crumb tray inside, I tried baking with the crumb tray and fan on i.e both the elements on, my items are getting charred on top. I also spoke with demo person and they are unable to solve my issues, as you have been very positive, please advise.
@Usha PrabhuI dont remove crumb tray, i bake them with that only. It works good for me. U should bake with both element. May be some fault with oven.
hey hi
this was an amazing post. i got to learn a lot from this.
i am actully planning to buy a new oven..but i am confused to go for an otg or microwave convention grill..
will i get the same baking result in microwave grill option.
or i should go for otg only for good baking result.
@AnonymousI suggest OTG is best for baking, grilling
Thanks for wonderful blog. Can you please suggest OTG oven to bake 12 inch cake.
Hi i have onida black beauty convection. Can we do caramel custard in this model using waterbath method. Awaiting for ur reply. Thank u.
I generally bake with bottom heating on.. but yesterday i baked with bottom on n after am time when i felt its not giving that crumb effect i turned bottom n top heating on… the cake burnt on top n gave out smoke.. why os that so
@Anonymousu can buy any oven big than 24 liter
@Bharathi Mohanyes u can do it in convection mode
@MeeRaYou have to bake with both the heating element on for all baking stuffs
Hii
My name is Rajasree..Kindly suggest me which rack to be used for baking cookies as this 40 ltr. model has got 4 racks.
Thanks…
@Anonymousmiddle rack should be used
Hi Aarthi,
I'm regular follower of your blog. I bought the same morphy richard 40 ltr as per your recommendation about your otg. I have some doubts, shall i need to turn off timer manually once baking is completed or it wil turn of itself automatically once reached specified set time?
@Krithika Sit will turn off automatically
Mam is it 2nd rack from bottom or the 3rd?
Thanks
Rajasree
@Anonymousit is 2nd rack i hope.
Mam you have mentioned in your post you bake 4 cakes at a time,Mam can you please tell the size of the cake pan .how do you set temperature if the recipe call for 175 or 180 ?
Hi.. I just bought a Morphy richards otg 40l one week back and came across your Wonderful blog while searching for some tips otg.
Thanks for sharing all the details a beginner needs to clarify.
I request you to clarify some more doubts please…. Can aluminum trays and tefal nonstick pans be used in in otg.
for tarts which option should i use.
Reply
Hi.. I just bought a Morphy richards otg one week back and came across your Wonderful blog while searching for otg recipes.
Thanks for sharing all the details a beginner needs to clarify.
I request you to clarify some more doubts please…. Can aluminium trays n tefal nonstick pans be used in otg for baking.
For tarts which option do I use.
Mam as you have mentioned in your post that u bake 4 cakes at at a time , please mention the size of your cake pans and secondly, how do you adjust the temperature if recipe calls for 175 or 180 degree ?
Hope to hear soon from you.
Thanks.
@meenakshii use the same cake batter. i dont bake diff cakes. And my cake pan size is around 15 to 17 cm.
@Anonymousyes u can use those pan
Hi, I have a Samsung microwave grill plus convection oven. Can I use aluminum tin to bake cakes in microwave n convection mode? N can I bake cookies too in the same mode? If yes should the temperature be same as Otg oven?
@Firdous Dingankaryes u can use aluminium tin in convection mode.
and cookies, can i bake cookies too?? and on the middle rack?
@Firdous Dingankaryes u can bake
Hello Aarthi I just love the way you described about ovens, my all confusions are clear now, I have koryo kot 1921 model,
Now plz tell me what is the use of 6 stage switch Heating Element & Rotisserie Function????? And can I reheat my leftover in it?????
@shirpiI haven't used than function. And if you want to roast a whole chicken, you can use the rotisserie function
what is difference between normal otg and otg with convection .please explain their uses and which is better
@Anonymousboth are pretty much same, but convection oven has fan in it, which bakes pretty evenly
Hi Aarthi…can u tell me how much medium round shaped cookies can be made at a time in convection which u r owning…? Can u suggest me a good oven for baking bulk cookies professionally…??
Hi Aarthi…can u tell me how much medium round shaped cookies can be made at a time in convection which u r owning…? Can u suggest me a good oven for baking bulk cookies professionally…??
Hi Aarthi…can u tell me how much medium round shaped cookies can be made at a time in convection which u r owning…? Can u suggest me a good oven for baking bulk cookies professionally…??
@Hinal ShahYou can but my morphy richards 40 liter, it can bake bulk cookies
Can u tell me which type of cakes can b baked in microwave grill oven?
Which oven is best for baking cakes,pizza base n grilling food .And also to make bread
Hi aarthi,
My oven has combi 1, combi 2 , combi 3 n grill option
what can I make in it?
@Anonymousu can cook, you can make my microwave cake recipes, you can make my garlic bread
@AnonymousOTG is best
@Anonymousyou can make my microwave cakes
Hi ,
I want to buy an otg for home which want roast good amount of whole meat and bake around a 4-5 pound cake Plz suggest make and capacity of otg I dhoukd go for
@rashmii's way 40 liter would be good
in morphy richard 28 rss has 5 modes. where in bake mode bottom rod is worked which creates problem for me. cookies get burnt from bottom. what to do???
@AnonymousU have to set both rods on. Not only bottom rod
Can v bake 2cakes at d same tym in micro convection…. Using a wire rack?? Kindly reply…thnx for d informative post.
@Priyanka Gangwanino u cannot. In OTG u can bake
Hi aarthi u r a wonderful person to help out so much i hav a microwave convection oven i want to cook tandoori chicken in it can i use a aluminium cake tin in it since i hav a big one pls advise
Hi aarthi i hav a microwave convection oven i want to make tandoori chicken so can i use aluminium cake tins to roast chicken pls advise i read your blog u r very helpful
@Anonymousyes u can use almunium tins
@Anonymousand use convection mode for those aluminum tins
Thank u so much for ur quick reply may God bless you
Thank u so much dear
Hi
Mine is a morphy Richard org.can I use aluminium foil instead of parchment paper while baking biscuits
By the way can aluminium cake tins be used for baking
Thanks
@cindhyjayes u can use foil, and yes aluminium pans can be used for baking
Thanks a tonne.Trying your eggless recipes one by one.awesome recipes thanks again
Hi
👍👍👍
Keep going..😍
I need oven basically to make cakes, non veg grill & baked snacks. Pls advice on type of oven that would suit me. I don't want to spend too much because it's just for occasional use..
(Mention the ideal capacity for an avg use as well)
Thanks in advance ..
Take care
hi,i have bought 40l motphy richatds otg
kindly guide me if i got it right,coz hv spoilt many cakes
for baking cakes,i shall place on 2nd slot from below with both elements on wd or without fan
is it the same for cookies,etc?
hi,i have bought norphy richards 40L otg,pls guide me as have spoilt many cakes
cake shoud be baked wd both heating elements on wd or wdout fan on 2nd slot from bottom
same arrangement for cookies too?
@Sakshi Dhir
Use the middle rack. use fan mode and both element on.
@Anonymousgo for a OTG oven
Hi Aarti,
thanks for making this post ! Am planning to buy a Morphy Richards OTG after going through ur post.Will 28 Ltr be sufficient for a family of 4? Am new to cooking and baking.Ive baked some of your cakes on pressure cooker though.And is it possible to cook 2 sets of cookies at sametime in that?
@Anonymousfor baking in two shelves i suggest u to go for ovens over 30 liters
Hi Aarhi,
Thanks for the wonderful blog…I recently bought a 60 l Murphy richrds otg…I dint know how much wud be the ideal capacity to buy and bought this…after several blogs I was worried if I bought something totally big and was wondering if I have made a mistake…M yet to use the otg…wud u have any idea if the 60 l otg shud be exchanged ..shud I go for something smaller…I live in a joint family with close to 8 memebers and wish to bake cakes and do other baked dishes as well..Thanks in advance
Regards,
Aarti
@AartiNo worries dear..Oven capacity is like more the merrier. You can bake whole lot of things at the same time and any big batch of cake in that. So use that and never get worried
Hi aarti thanks for the description about OTG. . Its very useful for beginners like me… I live in onam bought Ikon OTG recently which has four adjusting racks… my doubt is where to place baking tray to bake cake at 2nd rack or 3rd rack.. thanks Regards kanya
Hi aarti,
Thank you for your wonderful contribution. I thoroughly enjoyed reading through the comments as well. Ive been using MR OTG 40 l for the last couple of years. I have a couple of qns..have u tried bread loaves..if yes how many loaves u have managed to bake at a single go? same with buns too..Want to purchase an additional wire rack..do u have any idea where i can procure it..TIA
@ShripriyaI can bake 2 loaves succesfully. And not sure bout the wire rack. look online.
@Kanyaafter u place the cake tray it has to be in the middle of the oven. that is is correct position
hi I have bought onida solo dlx.can I prepare biscuit in this
@suma bhushani dont think you can bake in solo..U want convection mode for baking
Hi Aarthi.. is 19ltr ok size for a beginner??? I am not quite happy with the way my breads bakes in MW. So was thinking to get an OTG. Still a beginner and hence wouldn't want to spend much.
@Bonnyyes it will be ok
can i use steel utensils in OTG?
@Prachi Arorayes steel can be used too
I want to make cakes and pizza. which oven i should buy for making it. i love cooking and it ll be my first oven. plz help.
I have microwave oven in my kitchen. I have made cake in it many time but as you said result was not too good as I was expecting. Anyway it also has grill option but unfortunately I do not know very well about the perfect usage of this grill.
@Girishgo for OTG
Can I bake 2 nine inch round cake tin at a same time in this 40 ltr oven…pls help me …now I am icing 19 ltr otg oven, have plan to buy little big otg oven..
@Anonymousyes u can bake
Can you pls mention the outer measurement of the oven.I have plan to buy this, if the size suit for my counter space, otherwise i have to go little small 36, 30 ltr something.I searched on online but every website shows different different size.confused..
Hi thank you for such an informative post,and appreciate your reply to every question. I recently bought a 40litre bajaj majesty OTG but it doesn't have the fan function. Is that Ok? Will I still be able to bake properly ? Thank you.
Hi Aarthi
I have the same oven. I generally use it for baking cake. Today I tried to make tangdi kebab at home but it didnt work… I was wondering if you could tell me what setting i should i have used (assuming my setting was wrong)? i did on the third one (which i use to bake cake) with 250 degrees and even after 30 mins no sign of it turning slightly brown.
@Ashmitait depends on each oven. if you see the chicken is cooked. you can set the oven mode to grill and use it to grill the chicken
@Navyayes it is ok..no issues with without fan oven
A perfect tips for new buyers. I bookmarked this article. 🙂
Hi Aarthi
I wish to buy an otg..new to baking. Need ur suggestions
1. What capacity should I buy considering a party for about 10 people..I was thinking of 23 lts.. Vl it b sufficient.. Family is of 6
2. Koryo 35 lts is approx 6200/whereas Murphy.r is 12000. Can I go ahead with koryo or u suggest any other brand. I want to keep my budget low but at the same time do no want sub standard product. It should be safe to use.
Please suggest! Nidhi
@Nidhi Sharmafor a family of 6 use 40 liter. I would suggest u to go for morphy richards
Hi dear…
Planning to go for morphy richards 52 or 40 lt the price diff r no much so thought 52 wud b better….i love to bake cakes make pizzas buscuits n stuff..when i saw the reviews on both the oven there were some negative reviews..like bajaj fixes d prob n stuff..the oven heats up ..doesnt work well…stopped in 3 days…which is stopping me from buying it…so far m baking in cooker n my cake comes out reallywell …but my plan is to make a career in baking as i dream about it the whole day…n i hav never used oven ….plz help me n suggest which oven to buy…wud b great help…thank u in advance n god bless
HI,
for chicken and paneer grill which OTG should i buy, 4members in family
@Vj Dji have a morphy richards and it worked good for me..
@Anonymousu can go for morphy richards
Hi Arthi,
I want to buy an oven to make food hot, to bake cakes & cookies and also microwave. Which oven should I buy?? Morphy Richards 40L microwave convection oven or OTG. Or else LG charcoal lighting heater 32L? Really need your help.
@Soniau can go for microwave convection oven
yes u can bake two cakes at a time..you can even bake two more cakes in the bottom rack..
Hi Aarthi,
I have a 10 ltr Koryo OTG with no temperature control knob. I have the timer and the heating element control knob (heating the upper or lower rod or both rods ). the spec of OTG says voltage is 230v so pls help on how to use it. Am new to baking or toasting to grilling 😛
@Anonymousi think it is really small OTG. not sure about the setting.
Hello ma,
I would like to get a mini oven for 10 inches round pan. But I'm somewhat confused as to the size (in litres) of oven I'm to buy. How many litres am I to get to suit my pan size?
@Anonymousi would suggest you to go for any oven more than 24 liters, which bakes cake good.
Hi I have the same oven but how do you manage to bake four cakes at the same time? I can fit only one 9 inch round on the wire rack at once and when I tried baking two cakes with the tray on the bottom, the bottom of the lower cake was burnt.
@Anonymousi used to fit 2 9 inch round cake pans in a rack and at the bottom two., you have to switch the racks half way through the cooking process.
Hi
I ve otg oven morphy richards 35 rc ss. Got it from my mom who got it as a gift and she never used it.now when i connected it to stabilizer it fumed anf stabilizer failed. What type of electrical equipment plug or stabilizer is required?? Kindly advise
@Gud fashioni have a morphy richard. And i dont use stabilizer for it. i connect it directly to plug
This is a great blog…read through it entirely, along with all your replies. Appreciate yourt assistance to all the novice bakers like me 🙂
I am planning to buy a morphy Richards "36L or 40L" RCSS. I have a family of 4, what is recommended??
read few reviews online reg the glass door blasting or door stuck issue in 40l rcss…have you ever encountered this problem??
How is the power consumption with the OTG?? it says 2000W….is that too much??
@Pallavii have 40 liter. but my oven is working fine.
Thanks for the reply Aarthi.
also what is the maximum width of a rectangular baking tray that can fit into this oven??
@Pallavi i think around 25 to 30 cm, even more i think
Hi Aarthi,
Thanks for all your efforts to reply to our questions.
I have few questions to ask:
I have a Microwave Oven of Mitashi which has many functionality such as Grill,Convection,Microwave+Convection,Pizza etc.
Let say I bake a cake at 180 degree for 40 mins at Convection mode,then my cake comes out as sticky in middle, its only baked at the outer layer and uncooked from inside,whereas if I bake the cake at same temperature and duration in Microwave+Convection mode, then my cake comes out as burnt.
So to avoid these conditions, I bake the cake for some time in Convection and then for few minutes in Microwave+Convection.
Can you please help me with this.
Hi aarthi
Sweta here…after reading your post i bought a 40 l morphy richards OTG. I wanted to know that if i bake 4 tins at the same time ..how should i place them in the oven. I faced the same problem of burning as i had put one of the tins on the cookie pan given and one on the wire rack. Both the pans have to be placed on wire racks..right?? And thanks a lot for your information.
@Unknownu should not put it in cokie pan. use only racks and tray
@JyotiSorry i have no idea about convection microwave since i have not used it. sorry i am not much of a help
Hi. Your blog is very helpful esp. for the begginers but i am still a little confused as to what i should buy. I am confused between a Morphy Richards 40 R-CSS OTG & a Microwave Convection Grill oven. I need one for baking, grilling, toasting and re heating. Also i want to know whether regular metal tins can be used in a convection microwave oven ? Please help.
Hi. Your cooking is priceless. I have a convection mode microwave. My pizzas don't turn out well. The top and bottom of the pizza are not crispy. What mode should I use for a perfect pizza? What is the right temperature for the pizza as well? Please help.
Hi. Your cooking is priceless. I have a convection mode microwave so my pizzas don't turn out well. The pizza is not crispy, top and bottom. What mode should I use and what is the right temperature for the perfect pizza? Please help.
Hi, I am in a dilemma, what capacity OTG should I buy? I love to bake a day make chicken roasts and grills too. So should I get a 52ltr OTG or is a 28ltr one fine? I initially wanted a 40ltr OTG but they say that the production has stopped.
@Mansha Kumarfor pizza use baking mode.
@Anonymousin regular convection mode u can use metal pans as well.
@Unknownu can go for bigger one if u use oven a lot
hi aarthi,bought 19ltr prestige otg and i am happy with it.can i use rectangular steel tiffin box for loaf cake?i am very much tempted to bake it,even before getting a aluminium loaf pan.please help.before buying this otg,i read ur post and it was very much useful for me.thank u .
Hi ….. I recently picked 28 liter mr …… Now it does not have the nob for which rods to be used …
But has nob which says bake toast rotisserie broil and keep warm …. And the manual says use bake mode to bake cakes or cupcakes
It does not have fan mode too ….. Now ever since i got this Otg and tried baking the top of cakes or cupcakes crack and burn ….. Even tried at lower temperatures…… Now when I put the Otg on bake mode only the bottom rods r heated up ….. And top gets heated up occasionally when I open the door to check whether the cake is don't ….. Getting frustrated….. Kindly help
@hariniu can use steel ones, but steel will give you improper baking. You can line it with foil and use.
@Deepthii think ur oven has some fault. may be give it for a service
@hi thank u for ur reply i ll try and ll tell u.Aarthi
Hi Aarthi,
Thanks for the review. It's very useful.
Can you help me choose an ideal OTG? I think I need a 28L one for a family of 4.
But I'm confused if I must buy a Bajaj or Hamilton or Morphy Richards.Can you make a suggestion as to which brand is better in terms of appliance itself, baking quality & eventually service if you are aware.
Regards,
Deepika.
Otg is good option for baking or I should purchase microwave with convection mode….which is better….option…
hi i am Niranjani
thanks for the useful tips u have given for baking
@jiyaOTG is good for baking, Microwave convection u can reheat, in OTG you cannot reheat
@jiyafor baking OTG is good
Hi I bought Morphy Richards otg 28 lts my cake is burning upside I preheat it for 10 mins @ 180 and baked it for 20 to 25 mins iand is not cooked properly please reply
@Anonymousdont keep the pan close to the top heating element
Great inputs here.
I am new to baking and I wish to buy OTG for only baking and grilling. I have zeroed in Prestige OTG. Confused about 19 liter or 28liter.
We are a family of 4, and I think my baking frequency would be twice a month
Can you please suggest the capacity that I need to look for ?
Thanks
@Anonymousu can go for anything more than 24 liter
Thanks for Sharing,..
Many thanks aarthi, very useful post now my doubt is pretty much clear.and thanks for the reply, going to buy 40 Ltr morphy Richards otg. Will try rest of your baking recipes.😊
I am planning to buy 28ltr otg.
Do u suggest to buy an otg with fan or without fan?
In 28ltr, I saw fan option only in bajaj. Please suggest.
I thank you for all this information . Now my big question I already have a LG microvwave oven convention grill fan assisted. Do you think i should buy an otg
@Anonymousu can bake in convection mode.
@TinaOTG with fan is best
Hi Arthi,
Bought a Morphy Richards 40 litter today. And started to pre heat with fan on for the first time. There is a little notice like rattling is it normal when the fan is on. Or should I call service. I am worried.
yes it is okay. and normal
yes i think so. you can contact their customer service
i think it is okay and normal
It is normal.
Hi Arthi,
It wold be a god send if you could make a video about placing the racks and heating elements by showing us your oven. It would give us a clear idea. Kindly consider.
@Priyano i dont think it happened for me. try it one more time, if it happens again then call service
Hi Aarthi,
I am Vidya. I am a regular visitor of your blog. You are doing a wonderful job in the blog. I have tried lot of the recipes from your site and I have had success.
I have a basic baking question. I do have Morphy Richard OTG 24lt. Like yours mine too have setting for turning rods on and off.
I do the following while baking
Top and Bottom – on – For Preheating
Bottom – on – For baking cakes and cookies. In case of cake, for the last 5 min I switch on both top and bottom rods for good browning of the cake.
Now my doubts are
1. Am I using the right settings?
2. I manage to bake cake better, but cookies are always a disaster. I always end up over baking the cookies even if I take it out in 9 min.
What settings should I use for cookies?
Sorry for the long post here. Waiting to hear from you….
Hi aarthi ,,,need a help can pls tel me what is the difference between rcss and rss model in mp otg.
Hi Aarti,
I have been reading your blog recently.. I wanna buy an OTG to start baking cakes, cookies and grill sandwiches. Hope my verbs are correct.
As holidays are nearer it is quite difficult to engage kids with different food items.
Can you explain the functions of different modes such as rotisserie, fan mode, keep warm etc.
Different models are tagged with different words such as grill, toast, bake etc..
Hi Aarthi,
I have a Morphy Richards OTG 60 RCSS. It has 3 rack slots in it. Can I bake cookies in two racks? Which slots should I use? I understand from your replies that I have to preheat & bake with both top & bottom rods ON.Do I have to change the trays, top to bottom in the middle if the bake time?
I have a large order & need your advice. Thanks
I bought a new 52rss on running it for the first time didn't notice the heating element turning red. Is that normal? Or is there a problem ? As far as my old otg the element used to become red.
Hi mam I would like to buy OTG for 4 persons in my family. Cakes and bread often and grill once in a week. Pls suggest me good brand and how much lit will useful for me..thank u in advance
Hello Aarthi, Thanks for the detailed explanation Im planning to buy Koryo KOT 2321SS 23L OTG, because Im very new to baking may be zero you can say, hence Im looking for something which is lower in price.Could you please suggest can I go ahead buying it.Immediately reply will be much appreciated as Im planning to buy today and will be going out of town for three months
Can you plz tell me the inner dimensions of this morphy richards 40 l oven. I have a muffin tray which is 40.3cm in length….. will it fit in the oven.
Thanks
Hi Aarthi
Very useful info' I bought on your advise ,Morphy Richards 28 or RSS without fan. Baked cake first time turned out well.But baking whole wheat bread floppy. Didn't baked in middle, even though tooth pick testing came out non sticky. will u pls suggest
1. In which rack tray to be placed.
2. Temperature and time
3. Top element rod gets on very lightly in baking more. Is it correct. (No option to turn on. It turns red only in toast mode)
Dear Aarthi,
REad your blog reg ovens and really liked it.
We are a family of 5 members. I am interested in only baking and grilling, so wchich oven would be best for me.
Hi I am new to baking…wanted to buy a OTG and would bake for a maximum of a 2kg cake. What shld be the capacity (Litres) of the OTG?
Hi,
Your post is quite informative.
I had some questions. I want to buy a new OTG. I don't do a lot of baking, will be using this more for making pizza, bruschetta, garlic bread, lasagna, baked dish, etc.
I am keen on learning new things to bake like cakes, muffins, and even bread.
How do I decide the capacity of the oven which I need to buy. We are a family of 4.
Someone suggested that I should go for 40ltrs but I'm not sure. Request you to give your input to help me decide what capacity OTG to buy.
Thanks in advance
Hi Aarthi,
Been a fan of your recipes for quite sometime now.. Posting for the 1st time.. Thank you for all the wonderful recipes.. I'm planning to buy a Convection oven 28L.. Can you suggest which is the good one in market these days? Checked shops , every shop is marketting for Samsung but for some reason i don't trust Samsung for ovens. My main purpose for oven is grilling and reheating. Maybe will try baking too.. Planning to go for either LG or IFB.. is there anything else ? Pls suggest. Thanks and keep up the good work
Which is good otg?
Big fan of ur blog n recipes!! Thanks for all the info.I just wanted to know the approx dimensions of ur 40 lt oven…on the outside.. In inches so I can decide which one to purchase for my small apartment.
I am starting a small eatery where I plan to serve pizza along with other things. Wanted to know if this would be a good option.
http://www.amazon.in/Morphy-Richards-52-RCSS-2000-Watt/dp/B00AYA859Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484911411&sr=8-1&keywords=morphy+richard+pizza+and+bread
Do let me know thanks!
hai aarthi,
Im using Morphy richards 25CG oven. At what temperature shall i bake? Because i baked two to three times at 180 C but the top layer is getting brown and bottom of the cake is not cooked.kindly suggest me in this regard.
hai Arthi , am planning to buy OTG for commercially like bake cookies and cake mainly so pls suggest me size of the OTG
Thanku so much Aarthi, love your blog, eye opener in terms of choices, I wish I had read your blog before but I bought a 22 ltr oven, now I can’t find any metal pans or glass bakeware that works with this size
Since you used a 19 ltr please suggest pans sizes also which brand to buy
Eagerly waiting for your reply
I use normal aluminium pans.
Hi Arthi
Can you pls let me know where the crumb tray is placed.. as in the bottom there is no place above the heating elements.. so shld we place the drip tray above the heating element. In my earlier oven the crumb tray could be slid below the heating element…
place in the bottom, just above the bottom rod
thank you arthi
Hi Aarthi.
Thanks for the otg tips.
I have recently purchased 52 ltrs morphy Richards. While baking my cake doesn’t brown on top.
Neither while grilling fish or chicken.
I use the correct knob to set but still.
It would be great to get some tips from you.
Thanks
Set both rods on when baking. For grilling use top rack alone.
I want to buy oven for home use .please suggest me to buy oven under 150000. Also I am your regular reader. Reply please I am waiting
u can go for morphy richards.
offer is going on for wonderchef oven let me know weather can i buy wonder chef oven otg 40 ltrs i need geunine review wether to go for wonder chef otg or not
I have used morphy richards. I have never used wonderchef. you can check the reviews and buy.