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How To Boil Potatoes In Microwave
Sneha Paul

How To Boil Potatoes In Microwave

Learn how to boil potatoes in a microwave. You can use these potatoes to make any sabji/subzi, mashed potatoes, potato-based snacks etc.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 5 potatoes
Course: Ingredient
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4-5 medium-sized potatoes
  • 2-3 tbsp water
Other items:
  • Microwave
  • 1 microwave-safe bowl with lid
  • Cling wrap optional

Method
 

  1. Rinse the potatoes. Peel and chop them. Make sure they are all of the same sizes. This will ensure even cooking.
  2. Add them to the microwave-safe bowl. Pour water. Cover with a lid. Make sure the lid has an opening so that the steam can escape.
  3. If you don’t have a lid, then cover the bowl with a cling/plastic wrap. Poke the plastic with a fork or knife and make a few holes. This will help the steam to escape and prevent it from exploding.
  4. Microwave on high for 7-8 minutes. Stir 1-2 times while microwaving.
  5. Take the bowl out and check if the potatoes are fully cooked. If not, microwave for a few more seconds.
  6. Perfectly cooked potatoes are ready!

Notes

Depending upon the quality of the potatoes and the microwave the cooking time might change.