Here are Some Kitchen Essentials if You are a Beginner Level Cook
By Nmami Agarwal 30-Aug 2020 Reading Time: 5 Mins
An organised pantry is quintessential to make the inner you nourishing and healthy. If you are a beginner then you might not understand what your kitchen needs and how to fill it up with proper and essential staples. Chill out! Here is a list of kitchen essentials that will definitely help you in stocking the kitchen cabinets rightly with healthy and nutritious ingredients that further adds up to overall health and well-being. If you are a beginner level cook then keep reading and store the nourishing and vital foods at your fingertips so that you can squeeze out the scrumptious and nutrient-dense foods instead of those unhealthy and processed munchies.
Here is a roundup of some basic kitchen essentials:
- Oil: Oil is one of the most basic kitchen staples as every dish requires some hint of oil in it. There are different types of oil available in the market but to make your dishes and health all hale and hearty, it is quintessential to pay heed towards what type of oil you are picking. Olive oil, sunflower oil, extra-virgin olive oil is all affordable and healthy types of oil that you should definitely have on hand. These oils provide mono-unsaturated (healthy) fats and can benefit your heart health, skin and increase the good cholesterol levels in the body.
- Basic spices and seasonings: Spices and seasonings are the souls of your kitchen. The correct seasonings can make your dishes luscious and some of the spices and seasonings also offer various nutrients that are quite beneficial for your health. Basic spices like salt, cinnamon, ginger powder, cumin seeds, turmeric, chilli powder, fennel seeds, black pepper and herbs like thyme, oregano and sage are the basic ingredients that are required in almost every dish.
- Lentils and legumes: Lentils and legumes are extremely healthy and nutritious and are one of the most important ingredients in a kitchen. Lentils and legumes offer a wide variety of protein, iron, and dietary fibre and are extremely low in saturated fats. Also, it can easily be prepared and a basic need for human. Red lentils (masoor dal), green gram beans, split green gram, split and skinned green gram (mung or moong dal), red Lentils and split red lentils (masoor dal), yellow pigeon peas (toor dal), black beans and red beans are some common types of lentils and legumes that you can stock up in your kitchen.
- Grains: Another versatile kitchen essential is whole grains! Whole grains like barley, quinoa, brown rice and oats are filled with fibre, protein and essential Vitamins and Minerals and are quite easy to prepare. Whole grains are very beneficial for digestive health and are a quick dose of energy and various essential nutrients. For a healthy and delicious meal stir fry quinoa with beans or your favourite veggies or add it over your salad.
Over to you
Do include these must-haves kitchen staples in your pantry and always pick healthier versions of everything you eat as the ingredients you fill in your kitchen can easily make or break your health.