Best Egg Boiler in india

 

Boiling an egg can be time taking and difficult job. Especially when you are looking for a perfectly soft boiled or hard-boiled egg. Having an egg boiler solves this issue. Most of the egg boilers come with one-touch option, easy to manage. They also give options of control, meaning how hard or soft you want your egg.

Here’s some good information about egg boilers:

• Mode – Most of the egg boiling machines come with three modes – hard, soft and medium. There are egg boilers like Kent Instant that also provides you option of setting the mode through the water level.
• Capacity – An important point to check while buying an egg boiler is its capacity. The best boilers can easily accommodate five to seven eggs at a time.
• Types of Egg Boilers – Usually, egg boilers are of two types- countertop and microwave. Countertop boilers are styled like cookers. Microwave boilers are non-electric and need Microwave Oven.
• Cooking Time – Cooking time differs in microwave boilers. For soft eggs cook for five minutes in a 1000W microwave. Cook for six minutes in an 800W microwave, and seven minutes in 600W microwave.

Buying Guide

An egg boiler is a simple electrical appliance that cooks eggs perfectly to your liking. As it is simple, it might be tempting to pick up the first one that comes into your view or the one that is the cheapest. But considering your requirement based on the number of family members and your lifestyle is a wise thing to do before you go shopping for an egg cooker.

1. Types of Egg Boilers: Which One Do You Need

If we have to categorize cookers for eggs, there are two broad categories of egg boilers. They are:

• Countertop Egg Boiler

The countertop cookers are easy to operate, self-sufficient, and requires a little space on the kitchen countertop. You can use these to boil or poach eggs. With an egg boiler, you will have the option to cook eggs at different textures.

If you are a busy person, you might want a countertop egg steamer with a timer, so that you do to have to spare out separate time to monitor the cooking progress. Also, while the additional features of delay-timer and ‘keep warm’ functions might come handy for you.

• Microwave Egg Boiler

A microwave egg boiler is not an appliance that can work by itself. You can only put it to use if you own a microwave beforehand. These are more like vessels where you can set the eggs, pour water, and place it in the microwave for cooking.

But why would one buy a microwave egg cooker if it is not self-sufficient? Well, to answer you, with these, you can cook eggs quicker than with the countertop ones. Also, owing to its simple design, these are easy to clean. As these models come with no electrical cord or inbuilt mechanisms, you can as well place them in dishwashers.

The con of buying a microwave egg cooker is, they do not have a separate temperature control (unlike many countertop models), and all the eggs that you cook will be of the same texture.

NOTE: Always check if the material of the egg boiler is compatible with a dishwasher or not before giving it for a wash in the machine.

Our Suggestion: The countertop egg cookers are better in our opinion. They give you more authority over the cooking process and come with various additional features. However, if if you have a shortage of space and want an easier-to-clean option, then the microwave model is for you.

2. Egg Holding Capacity: How Many Eggs do you Need a Day

Often when we boil an egg on a stove, the eggs often crack owing to a number of reasons. It is a mess that we can avoid with the use of an egg boiler. However, unlike stove, you cannot place any number of eggs you want in an egg cooker. For that, you will have to measure out the carefully the capacity you need.

You will find these appliances in many sizes. Typically, the capacity of an egg cooker varies between 6 to 12 slots. For a small family up to three persons, a cooker with six slots in the cooking tray should suffice. But if you have a bigger family, you might need a cooker with 9 to 19 slots.

Our suggestion: It is advisable that you buy a cooker with more capacity. Because in case you want a lesser number of boiled eggs, you can leave slots empty. But in case you want more boiled eggs than the steamer can hold, you cannot fit in extra. With a larger egg boiler, you will be saved from the hassle of boiling eggs twice in case guests arrive, which is something very common in India.

3. Size: Bigger Doesn’t Always Mean Better

Most egg cookers can either fit between 6 to 12 eggs at one go. And their size varies accordingly. Egg cookers that save space are better as they make your kitchen look neat and organized. You can choose models that have two layers. These egg cookers require half the space of the single layers egg boilers. Also, on-body storage of power-cord, tray, and measuring cup is the best option if you want a super-compact appliance.

The Material of The Egg Cooker decides its durability.

The material of the egg boiler is one of the very important aspects of its quality. So, knowing what each material offers stands crucial.

The Material of the Tray and Body

Most of the appliances that boil eggs are made of either aluminium, stainless steel, or plastic or a combination of all three. Some even come with a non-stick coating.

• Stainless Steel- The ones made of premium-quality stainless steel have more advantages. As it is more durable, retains its shine for a longer time and the tray can be put into a dishwasher.
• Plastic- You can also put plastic trays into a dishwasher, but you will have to be careful with its placement. It can not be able to bear the heat if you place it right on the top rack.
• Aluminium– Egg cookers made of aluminium are less pricey. But they aren’t as durable as steel and is also not fit to be put into an electrical washer.

The Lid of the Egg Boiler

• Plastic Lid– The advantage of using a plastic lid it that, they are transparent and will allow you a peek inside the egg boiler. However, you will have to handle them with more care. Another thing to take into consideration is whether the plastic is non-toxic in nature.
• Steel Lid– with the steel lid, there is no question of toxicity. Also, steel lids are more durable. But on the downside, these lids are not transparent and will not let you see the eggs while they are being cooked.

4. Power Consumption: Faster Cooking or Lower Electricity Bill

Everyone wants an electrical appliance to work super fast. But with high-efficiency comes a hefty electricity bill. However, if the machine operates at a standard pace, you might be able to save some electricity units while enjoying perfectly boiled eggs. Also, machines that consume less power are more portable. The trick here is to find an egg boiler that gets the work done quickly and does not consume much electricity. So, checking the watt consumption of an egg cooker is important before buying it.

5. Cooking Time: How Quickly do you Want Your Meal to be Served?

Typically an egg boiler will take any time between 5 minutes to 12 minutes to cook eggs. But factors like power consumption, the texture of egg you prefer, the type of water you are using, and the number of eggs you are cooking at a time play a significant role in deciding the time taken to cook. If you cook a single egg in an egg boiler, it will obviously take way lesser time than if you load it to its maximum capacity.

Pro Tip: Add a little amount of salt to the water in the egg boiler. It will speed the cooking, and result in easy peeling of the eggs shells.

6. Time Saving Options: Timers/Indicators/ Boiling Mode Setting

An egg boiler saves your time as it does not require you to stand near it all the time while it is doing its job. A good 10 minutes in the morning matters a lot as everyone is in a hurry. Sparing that time to stand in front of the gas stove, waiting for a batch of eggs to cook can be a real deal. So, investing in an egg boiler is a great way to save time.

The presence of a timer, indicator, or texture setting solves the problem. All standard egg cookers come with one or more of these options for saving your valuable time.

• Timer– A timer lets you set the time till when you would like the eggs to be boiled. It gives you the best control over the cooking process. But to work with a timer, you will have to read the appliance’s user manual carefully as each boiler functions differently. Once you set the timer, you can go about your business and come back once the eggs are cooked.
• Boiling Mode Setting– This function lets you cook eggs in a hassle-free manner. All you have to do is decide how hard or soft you want the eggs to be, set the machine to the respective mode and let it do its job.
• Indicator– This feature will enable you to leave the cooking scene and come back after the eggs are done to perfection, which you can understand when the indicator blinks or buzzes.

An indicator in a cooker that lacks an auto shut-off mechanism not only allows you to save time but is also a safety feature and must be sought after. It makes sure that you are intimated about the cooking progress right on time so that you can switch the machine off.

These indicators are of two types- Visual and auditory. The audible indicator is our pick for obvious reasons when matters of safety are concerned.

7. Accessories: A Little Extra is Always Welcome

By accessories we mean all that an egg boiler typically comes with. It can be both the necessary parts and the additional ones to give extra options for cooking.

The Accessories that come with an egg boiler are;

• The main unit
• Egg holding tray
• Lid or cover
• Measuring cup (with a pin on the backside)
• Additional tray for making omelettes

8. Warranty: The Longer the Duration the Better

While buying any sort of electrical appliances, checking the warranty is essential if you do not want to spend a heavy amount of money in case of any manufacturing defects. Generally, this type of cookers comes with one-year of warranty. However, some reputed brands give a longer extension of the warranty period. Do check the warranty of the boiler before you spend your hard-earned money on it.

9. Dishwasher Safe: Why do the Chore Yourself when you can get it done

Before you jump into any conclusion by seeing the heading, please note- the main unit and the power cord should never be put inside a dishwasher. It might cause accidents. You can only wash the tray and the lid in a dishwasher.

The washable parts being dishwasher friendly is a big plus point for an egg cooker. It saves you from the hassle of cleaning every part manually. Hence, if you can, try to buy a model that is safe to be put inside a dishwasher.

Best Egg Boiler in india

1. Kent Instant Egg Boiler 360-Watt

2. Tormeti Double Layer Egg Boiler

3. Simxen Electric Egg Boiler

4. Brand Enterprise Freedom Plastic Mini Electric 7 Egg Poacher Steamer

5. UNIQUESTOREE Stainless Steel Mini Electronic 7 Egg Boiler