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    21 Kitchen Appliances That Were A Hit Amongst BuzzFeed India Readers In 2021

    We really leaned into make our kitchens more efficient this year.

    1. This sleek induction cooktop from Philips has over 28,000 reviews. It comes with pre-set heat and time settings for Indian cooking and is easier to use and clean than a stove, especially if you live alone – ₹2,699

    2. Or this compact cooktop from Pigeon with a timer and temperature control that has 35,000+ positive reviews on Amazon – ₹1,449

    3. This instant pot is a great investment for people who live alone. You can bulk cook rice, soups, lentils and oats in no time and portion them out for the rest of the week – ₹8,490

    4. This atta and bread maker from Kent that not only kneads dough for you but comes with 19 pre-programmed fully automatic functions that let you make different kinds of bread, sticky rice, rice wine, jam and even yoghurt! – ₹6,999

    5. This robot vacuum cleaner both sweeps and mops the entire house for you without any assistance! Smart laser sensors help it read the terrain and avoid obstacles. You can operate it via Alexa and also set off-limits areas with the official app! – ₹27,799

    6. This hand-held milk frother from IKEA will give you perfectly fluffy and foamy milk, exactly the way you get at your favourite store – ₹170

    7. This wet grinder that mimics the traditional stone grinding method and gives your perfectly ground masalas, chutneys and batter in 10 minutes – ₹10,339

    8. This air fryer that allows you to fry, bake, toast, roast, grill and reheat food with just hot air and no oil at all. It also makes the frying process quicker and less dangerous, and has an auto-timer and shut-off setting – ₹6,850

    9. This incredible cold press juicer from Kuvings that is capable of not just juicing fruits and vegetables but also nuts to produce nut milk. It makes drinking healthy hassle-free as the juice literally comes out of a tap and goes straight into your glass – ₹17,900

    10. If you like your coffee cold, this Nutri-Blend from Wonderchef will give you the most frothy coffees. You can also use it to make smoothies. I've been using one for almost a year now and it is super easy to operate and clean – ₹2,799

    The Nutri-blend pictured with fruits in the blender jar and whole spices in the small grinder jar.

    11. This panini grill that is big enough to grill sandwiches and also wraps – ₹1,463

    The panini press pictured with two sandwiches in it.

    12. This electric kettle from Pigeon which should become a permanent feature in your kitchen at this point. It is so much easier and quicker than heating water on the stove – ₹830

    13. This stylish 23-litre convection microwave from Amazon Basics is perfect for a family of 4. Other than reheating food, you can also use it to grill, bake, roast and defrost – ₹8,499

    14. This 25-litre oven from Philips comes with a LED panel and pre-programmed settings for baking, broiling, roasting, grilling, toasting and even more specific settings for making cookies and tikkas. I got this last year and it works brilliantly! – ₹6,599

    15. This scale helps you get precise measurements and decreases your chances of messing the cake recipe your modified from American, Indian and British websites – ₹389

    The digital kitchen scale pictured with an apple on it.

    16. This electric hand mixer with over 13,000 reviews will make whisking and whipping SUPER easy – ₹1,066

    17. This instant egg boiler from Kent that comes with three boil settings - hard, medium and soft. You don't have to worry about perfect eggs anymore, just push a button and voila! – ₹1,010

    The egg boiler pictured with eggs in it, next to a bowl of boiled and peeled eggs.

    18. This two-slot auto pop toaster from Pigeon will give you extra time to sleep in even on workdays – ₹1,080

    19. This mixer-grinder from Philips comes with three multi-utility jars and vacuum feet. It has a 4-star rating and over 18,000 reviews on Amazon, one of which belongs to my own mother – ₹3,425

    20. This ceramic hot plate with an auto shut-off function that will keep your drinks warm through the work day – ₹1,299

    21. And finally, this bagless vacuum cleaner from Amazon Basics that will make it a lot easier to get hold of flour remains hiding behind drawers and in floor corners – ₹3,239