Ditch Your Knife: What Happened When We Used Only A Food Processor For A Week

Imagine this: five home cooks, one week, zero knives. That meant no slicing onions the old-school way, no hand-grating carrots, and no hand-kneading dough. Just one device to do it all, the humble food processor. With summer making cooking even more of a chore, this experiment wasn't just about convenience; it was about survival. What started as a quirky bet became an eye-opener in the art of efficient, almost lazy, cooking. Could a single appliance take over an entire kitchen's worth of cutting, blending, and kneading? Over seven chaotic, chutney-filled days, the answer slowly emerged.

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A Week of Blades, Bowls And Blitzing

The rules were simple: no manual tools, only food processors. From chopping onions to kneading dough for rotis, everything had to go through the whirring blades of a machine. It meant more countertop space, more plugging and unplugging, and surprisingly, fewer tears. Some days were smooth (like lassi in a blender), and others were... gritty. Especially when someone forgot the lid.

The goal was to test five popular food processors now on Flipkart End Of Season Sale and see if they could handle real desi kitchens, heavy spices, hard dough, and the occasional overambitious chutney recipe.

Also Read: Cut Kitchen Time in Half: Why a Food Processor is Your Answer And How to Pick One

Top 5 Processors That Got the Job Done

1. Agaro Grand

The Agaro Grand was a surprise hit. Its 1000W motor powered through tough veggies and even made a mean ginger-garlic paste in seconds. It diced, shredded, and puréed without fuss. It's not too bulky either, which is a blessing in smaller kitchens. For ₹4,999, it offered serious value.

2. Bajaj Fx11

A classic choice with decent wattage at 600W, this one is reliable for daily prep. Its polycarbonate build felt sturdy, and it performed consistently. While it struggled slightly with dry grinding harder pulses, it made soft dough easily. Comes with multiple blades, including for coconut scraping.

3. Havells Foodo

Mid-range in price, but top-tier in flexibility. With a 750W motor and five jars, this was a versatile option. From smoothie blending to vegetable chopping, it covered most kitchen needs. The air channelisation kept it cool even after long use. Great for households that cook twice a day.

4. Usha FP 3811

A sleek performer with power to spare. The 1000W motor and 13 attachments felt almost professional. Its copper motor showed no strain, even after a long grind session with soaked dals. Great for chutneys, lassi, dough, and slicing cucumbers thin enough to rival mandolines. For ₹11,729, it's an investment, but a worthy one.

5. Inalsa FP Inox 1200

The beast of the bunch. With a powerful 1200W motor and a large 2.5L processing bowl, this is built for serious prep. It handled everything, from fine shredding to atta kneading, like a pro. It also survived a 10-minute urad dal test without a glitch. At ₹12,995, it's premium, but you won't need another appliance.

What We Learnt: Convenience Is Not A Gimmick

There were sceptics on day one. Knives, after all, are trusted tools. But by day three, things had changed. Onion tears disappeared. Time to prep halved. And dishes came out surprisingly better, especially chutneys and purees. The processors, available during the Flipkart End Of Season Sale, weren't just helpful, they transformed how cooking felt. Mornings were calmer, lunch was faster, and even the evening snacks became more creative.

Cleanup, though, remained a mild pain. Too many jars meant more washing. Also, some jars struggled with smaller quantities, but overall, the ease of it all won everyone over. Shop now on Flipkart.