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7 cooktop tips to make your LPG cylinder last longer in the kitchen and save money

MC Tech Desk | August 14, 2025 / 18:39 IST
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1. Use the right burner
Use the right burner
Most stoves have different-sized burners. Use the small burner for simmering or cooking small quantities and the large one only when necessary. Matching flame size to the cookware prevents gas wastage.
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Keep the flame covered
Always use a pan or pressure cooker with a lid. Cooking with a lid traps heat, reduces cooking time, and uses less gas.
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Cook with the right cookware
Use flat-bottomed, heavy cookware that distributes heat evenly. Thin pans cause more heat loss and longer cooking times.
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Avoid overcooking
Plan your cooking so food is cooked efficiently. Overcooking or reheating multiple times burns extra gas.
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Maintain burners
Clean your burners regularly. Blocked or uneven burners reduce flame efficiency and increase gas consumption.
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Pre-soak foods
Soaking lentils, beans, or rice before cooking softens them and reduces the cooking time, saving gas.
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Use pressure cookers
Pressure cookers cook food faster than open pans, reducing the gas used significantly.
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First published: Aug 14, 2025 06:37 pm

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