{"id":9973,"date":"2016-10-22T09:01:45","date_gmt":"2016-10-22T09:01:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vaish.sengupta.net\/of-cloves-and-capers\/?p=9973"},"modified":"2016-10-22T09:01:45","modified_gmt":"2016-10-22T09:01:45","slug":"mini-chopper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vaish.sengupta.net\/of-cloves-and-capers\/mini-chopper\/","title":{"rendered":"Mini Chopper from Judge- a fab addition to your kitchen"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As I keep saying, a good kitchen needs good gadgets. They just reduce your efforts and make cooking a pleasure.<\/p>\n<p>The latest addition to my kitchen is a lovely Mini chopper from Judge Cookware.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-9997\" src=\"http:\/\/vaish.sengupta.net\/of-cloves-and-capers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/20161013-P1170561-575x404.jpg\" alt=\"20161013-p1170561\" width=\"575\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vaish.sengupta.net\/of-cloves-and-capers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/20161013-P1170561-575x404.jpg 575w, https:\/\/vaish.sengupta.net\/of-cloves-and-capers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/20161013-P1170561-768x540.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vaish.sengupta.net\/of-cloves-and-capers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/20161013-P1170561.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It is a cute little contraption with a sizeable glass bowl that sits on a plastic base to prevent slipping. It has a blade and a cover. The motor is in the lid.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-9996\" src=\"http:\/\/vaish.sengupta.net\/of-cloves-and-capers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/20161013-P1170559-575x431.jpg\" alt=\"20161013-p1170559\" width=\"575\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vaish.sengupta.net\/of-cloves-and-capers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/20161013-P1170559-575x431.jpg 575w, https:\/\/vaish.sengupta.net\/of-cloves-and-capers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/20161013-P1170559-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vaish.sengupta.net\/of-cloves-and-capers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/20161013-P1170559.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To use, simply put the lid onto the base and press the button. The motor is quite powerful and easily chops up carrots and onions.<\/p>\n<p>I made a lovely hummus with chickpeas, pickled peppers and garlic. It was delicious! I loved looking at the hummus through the glass bowl as it was getting minced.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-9989\" src=\"http:\/\/vaish.sengupta.net\/of-cloves-and-capers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/20161019-P1170573-575x431.jpg\" alt=\"20161019-p1170573\" width=\"575\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vaish.sengupta.net\/of-cloves-and-capers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/20161019-P1170573-575x431.jpg 575w, https:\/\/vaish.sengupta.net\/of-cloves-and-capers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/20161019-P1170573-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vaish.sengupta.net\/of-cloves-and-capers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/20161019-P1170573.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-9990\" src=\"http:\/\/vaish.sengupta.net\/of-cloves-and-capers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/20161019-P1170574.jpg\" alt=\"20161019-p1170574\" width=\"525\" height=\"700\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It made in hummus sooo quickly. I did add a good splash of olive oil and tahini too.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-9991\" src=\"http:\/\/vaish.sengupta.net\/of-cloves-and-capers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/20161019-P1170576-575x496.jpg\" alt=\"20161019-p1170576\" width=\"575\" height=\"496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vaish.sengupta.net\/of-cloves-and-capers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/20161019-P1170576-575x496.jpg 575w, https:\/\/vaish.sengupta.net\/of-cloves-and-capers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/20161019-P1170576-768x662.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vaish.sengupta.net\/of-cloves-and-capers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/20161019-P1170576-63x53.jpg 63w, https:\/\/vaish.sengupta.net\/of-cloves-and-capers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/20161019-P1170576.jpg 812w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can see the texture of the hummus yourself, quite nice and soft, but like I said, if you want a more chopped consistency, rather than a mush like this, do use it in 20 second bursts.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10004\" src=\"http:\/\/vaish.sengupta.net\/of-cloves-and-capers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/20161019-P1170585-1-575x356.jpg\" alt=\"20161019-p1170585\" width=\"575\" height=\"356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vaish.sengupta.net\/of-cloves-and-capers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/20161019-P1170585-1-575x356.jpg 575w, https:\/\/vaish.sengupta.net\/of-cloves-and-capers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/20161019-P1170585-1-768x475.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vaish.sengupta.net\/of-cloves-and-capers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/20161019-P1170585-1.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The chopper can be used to mince a variety of things , whether it is fruit, meat or poultry. Biscuits and bread are also easily processed.<\/p>\n<p>You can also puree soups and baby food. Just ensure that the contents do not exceed 500 ml.<\/p>\n<p>You could mince ingredients for making fishcakes, mince onions and tomatoes for your curry- it is so versatile!<\/p>\n<p>Do remember to use hold the Power button down only for 20 seconds at a time. It helps pulse and chop better rather than mush up the food.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10002\" src=\"http:\/\/vaish.sengupta.net\/of-cloves-and-capers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/20161013-P1170561-1-575x404.jpg\" alt=\"20161013-p1170561\" width=\"575\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vaish.sengupta.net\/of-cloves-and-capers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/20161013-P1170561-1-575x404.jpg 575w, https:\/\/vaish.sengupta.net\/of-cloves-and-capers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/20161013-P1170561-1-768x540.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vaish.sengupta.net\/of-cloves-and-capers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/20161013-P1170561-1.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I quite enjoyed using this mini chopper. Cleaning it is so easy! Simply rinse the glass bowl, blade and lid under running water. As always, I prefer to wash my favourite gadgets by hand, however tempting the dishwasher is. I just feel stuff lasts longer.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re impressed and can&#8217;t wait to get your hands on it, do go over to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.judgecookware.co.uk\/Products\/Electrical\/Judge-Electricals-Preparation\/Mini-Chopper-with-Glass-Bowl.html\">Judge cookware <\/a>to find your nearest stockist.<\/p>\n<p>Believe me, this machine is very useful and ain&#8217;t just gonna sit pretty on your worktop!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; As I keep saying, a good kitchen needs good gadgets. They just reduce your efforts and make cooking a pleasure. The latest addition to my kitchen is a lovely Mini chopper from Judge Cookware. It is a cute little contraption with a sizeable glass bowl that sits on a plastic base to prevent slipping. 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