Do the conventional round ovens have any advantage over an OTG?
The "conventional round oven" (can be used for baking, grilling and roasting, as per the claims on the packaging) I'm referring to:
The typical Oven Toaster Griller (OTG) I'm referring to:
My objective is to buy an oven with which I can bake:
- Bread
- Cakes
- Biscuit
- Samosa (for baking it internally after frying externally)
- Puffs (vegetable pattie)
- Chicken
I have a vague memory of someone mentioning that the conventional round oven can bake cakes more uniformly than an OTG. Additionally, some OTG's have a temperature dial like this:
This makes it really hard to figure out if I'm baking at the right temperature. Even a 10 degree temperature variation matters.
Apart from price, is there any other reason the conventional oven should be preferred?
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Quick Answer about "Do the conventional round ovens have any advantage over an OTG?"
A convection oven is more energy-efficient than an oven, toaster and griller (OTG). An OTG can grill, bake and toast but cannot be used to heat and defrost.Is OTG and convection oven same?
Functionality: In a convection microwave can cook, re-heat and also bake , grill and do just about everything in a convection microwave. Whereas in an OTG, you would be able to toast, grill and bake your food, but you would not be able to cook or re-heat your food in an OTG.Which is better microwave oven or OTG?
But then, if you wish to cook various kinds of food in a single appliance, a microwave oven may be the better choice. OTGs are small, portable ovens, which need no additional set-up. Compared to Microwave ovens, an OTG uses less electricity and is considered to be the more economical among the two.Can convection oven be used for baking?
Use the convection setting on your convection oven for most cooking, roasting and baking needs, including meats, vegetables, casseroles, cookies and pies. With convection roasting, meats like chicken and turkey can get a delicious crispy outer layer, while staying juicy on the inside.Why OTG is best for baking?
The OTG ovens use nickel or chromium coils for heating. This method of heating does not affect the food in any way other than warming it up for consumption. No harmful waves are involved and absorbed by the food heated or cooked inside an OTG. This makes OTG ovens good and safe for your health.Convection vs. conventional ovens explained
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