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I know you've spent the last three months honing your cooking skills but with things gradually going back to normal, there's just not enough time.
With work starting to pick back up and the threat of exams looming over your heads, this might just be the perfect time to get into the habit of meal prepping. Bulk cook on the weekends and eat that food through the week.
Yes, your mom is probably going to hate you but it's efficient and at least you won't go hungry!
1. This collapsible steaming basket that will easily fit into most of your stainless steel and non-stick pots. You can keep steamed veggies ready for salads, and other quick toss dishes – ₹499
2. This Tupperware multipurpose cooking tool that comes with an idli tray, strainer, and measurement spoon and can be used to cook rice, khichdi, dal, idli, or boil vegetables in under 15 minutes in a microwave – ₹1,050
3. This dual-speed Wonderchef Manual Food Processor that you can use to chop and slice fruits and veggies, and knead dough in no time – ₹1,299
4. This chopper-grater-cuter-slicer that will make chopping a week's worth of fruits and vegetables a dream – ₹479
5. These airtight reusable silicone bags (set of 2) that you can freeze, boil, heat, or carry your lunch in. Because it is also spill-proof, you can store milk and other liquids in too – ₹619
6. These stackable airtight containers (3 pieces) so you can store your food for the week ready-to-go. Just pop it in the microwave and voila! – ₹499
7. This set of two Bento lunch boxes so you can easily meal prep for two and store your veggies, meats and starches in separate compartments – ₹209
8. Slightly expensive, but this instant pot is a great investment if you live alone. You can bulk cook rice, soups, lentils and oats in no time and portion them out for the rest of the week – ₹8,999
9. This electric egg boiler for hassle-free and quick breakfast prep – ₹360
10. This muffin tin for making quick, easy and on-the-go breakfast like egg cups – ₹349
11. This set of 6 stretchable heat and leakproof silicone lids that will fit over almost any bowl or mug you own – ₹275
12. These leakproof portable silicone squeeze bottles (3 pieces) so you can carry your favourite condiments separately without worrying about soggy food – ₹498
13. This set of 8 measuring cups and spoons so you pour in the exact amount of food you will need for a week – ₹199
14. These reusable chalkboard stickers so you can label and organise your meal prep containers by day and contents - ₹179
15. And this magnetic weekly planner dry-erase board with three free markers(!) to help you keep track of all your meals – ₹399
To become an absolute beast at meal prepping, check out Tasty's Make-Ahead Meal Plan that will help you save money and get you to eat better.