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THERMOMIX IN DUBAI


Updated March 2022

Thermomix in Dubai Is it worth it ?

Read this honest review updated 2022.

I found out all about the thermomix in Dubai in Feb 2017 when I did a review of the product.  But I ended up waiting till December 2020 to buy my thermomix!  I use it daily, sometimes 2 or 3 times a day, constantly when I have people over.  It’s given me back some control over my health.

Why don’t you Listen now to my podcast  (Feb 2021) in the Monic Moments Podcasts to find out what some of my doubts were.

Episode 6 What is a thermomix

I did actually go ahead and buy a thermomix in Dubai, the latest version, which is  the TM6  in December 2020!

I use the recipes in the in built cookiedoo account, but I also confidently and happily DISRUPT those recipes.

I have been happy being creative with my own recipes experimenting with flavours throughout the process and via sharing of recipes and experiences on instagram, people have approached me to help them make better use of their thermomixes to achieve their lifestyle eating goals. These sessions can be one to one or in a group.

Energy balls made with dates and prunes rolled in a coating of sesame and fennel seeds in the picture below.

thermomix in dubai monica kapila energy balls

If you have any questions on the thermomix then go to my @doindubai instagram account and send me a dm or use the contact link here to send me a message directly.

Thermomix in Dubai – from the beginning

A Thermomix is a kitchen gadget that weighs, processes and cooks your food.

Read on to find out what thermomix in Dubai is all about. It’s fabulous if you’re a creative cook, but it’s also fabulous if you’re not a creative cook. It’s great if  you can cook, but it’s great if you can’t cook too!

Thermomix in Dubai making a curry paste DoinDubai gallery

What’s thermomix in Dubai all about

The thermomix is about the size of a large electric kettle that sits in it’s own pod type housing unit. The “kettle” is in effect the mixing/cooking bowl that you use for almost every task the machine carries out.

The pod has only 3 types of main controls, a timer, a temperature control and a motor speed dial – that’s it. The machine has been designed and made in Germany by a company called Voerwerk.

Thermomix in Dubai Blogger Event DoinDubai Making MInt Lemonade gallery

What can a thermomix do that my current food processor can’t

One of the unique selling points about the thermomix is that seems to be many kitchen gadgets all rolled into one. So it’s not just a powerful food processor.

  • It’s very easy to weigh ingredients precisely and continue adding and weighing as you need to without removing things and starting again. So good bye kitchen scales.

Thermomix in Dubai Monica Kapila DoinDubai weighing scale

  • It has an incredibly powerful motor, the most powerful of any food processor on the market at the moment. So that means you can produce fine powder from the hardest food substances. This makes it easy to produce your own flours, sugars and nut combinations.
  • You can then use these to turn into dough, butter, cake mixture or anything you need. It’s also very easy to process tough, sticky dates, so you can make things like these 4 ingredient energy balls in seconds!

Thermomix in Dubai Beetroot and Orange Cake

  • The processing functions are quite comprehensive and sophisticated. So there is a special kneading mode for making dough as though you were doing it by hand. There is an emulsifying mode for combining sauces, as well as the regular blending and chopping functions of a standard food processor.
  • There is a unique cooking mode which again can be precisely controlled via the temperature gauge. We saw how simple it was to first grind whole spices like pepper corns and cinnamon sticks into a fine powder and then easily roast them in the same bowl by pressing a button. These spices then form the base of a spicy curry paste with the garlic, ginger and onion easily chopped in the same bowl.
  • It also works as a very powerful blender so it’s great for making any combination of fruit or vegetable drinks that include a bit of the zest or skin if you’d like. So it’s good bye smoothie and ice cream maker.
  • We saw the cooking element work to make a curry and a soup. It works in a similar way to how a multi cooker would work. It’s more powerful than a slow cooker though.  So goodbye multi cooker and slow cooker. But there is a non stick wok type saucepan that enables you to steam food as well. That sits comfortably on top of the “kettle” type bowl.

Thermomix in Dubai Middle East DoinDubai Blogger Event mango ice cream gallery

I’m not good in the kitchen so why should I buy a thermomix

The thermomix also comes with it’s own unique recipe chip (now connected via wifi in the machine itelf) that very simply guides you though making a dish step by step, with minimal food preparation. And if you need inspiration for making fabulous food in your thermomix, we have recipe ideas here that you can easily adapt and make in minutes! This 3 ingredient pancake mix is trending on our site at the moment!

3 ingredient pancakes doindubai

And so many people have tried baking their own bread! Again very easy to do ANY KIND OF DOUGH in the thermomix!

Here’s our recipe for an easy Irish Soda Bread that doesn’t need yeast or proving time!

Bread without yeast DoinDubai toast and jam

Where can I get a thermomix in Dubai

You can’t buy a thermomix in a shop, almost anywhere in the world. They’re only sold via distributors and Dubai is no exception. Call the thermomix office here in Dubai if you’d like to book a demonstration to see how the machine works or if you’d like to buy one anyway. The demonstrations are free of any obligation to buy. Tel +971 4 234 2520

Do say you heard about them from DoinDubai though please!

How much does a thermomix in Dubai cost

The thermomix machine isn’t cheap. They are around AED 5000 or so. I think they’d make an ideal wedding present for a couple that are just starting out. Friends and family could put this money together for them instead of buying separate household gifts. Thermomix in Dubai do offer a type of payment plan whereby you can pay in installments.

The thermomix is ideal for anyone who is maybe thinking of downsizing to a smaller home. The smart thermomix would negate the need of lots of gadgets taking up valuable kitchen counter space. Pay for it from the money you make selling your junk when you move.

Get it as a special Christmas or a Birthday or Anniversary present to yourself especially if you’re serious about improving your health as it gives you back so much control.

If you like cooking then you should definitely see our AIR FRYER recipes here too.

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3 INGREDIENT SPICY EDAMAME BEANS

More great recipes on the DoinDubai Instagram and Facebook Feeds. 

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CAULIFLOWER BURGERS a tasty and filling vegetarian burger

WHY CAULIFLOWER BURGERS 

Cauliflower burgers are more interesting than cauliflower rice and it’s easier to make a meal from them too.

You can make them vegan if you like and they are also paleo. You don’t need a bread bun either if you put them with a salad and roasted vegetables. They are gluten free too so tick boxes all round for those problem eaters!

They are great for an easy, meat free meal. Make smaller ones for kids or for snacks with drinks in the evening.

Image ofCauliflower Burgers DoinDubai Vegan Serve with sweet potatoes and rocket

INGREDIENTS FOR CAULIFLOWER BURGERS

To make 8 to 10 medium cauliflower burgers or cutlets you will need:

image ofCauliflower Burgers DoinDubai Vegan fresh cauliflower

 

  • 1 medium raw cauliflower grated up on the large side of the grater
  • 1 medium red onion finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon each of fresh garlic and ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon of fresh chopped red chilli
  • 1 tablespoon of almond meal (ground up almonds)
  • 1 dessert spoon of tapioca flour (easy to get at Dubai supermarkets)
  • 1 beaten egg
  • salt and fresh black pepper (to taste)
  • Some oil to first saute the cauliflower mince then a little more oil to shallow fry the burgers I use grapeseed oil, olive oil is also fine

Image ofCauliflower Burgers DoinDubai Vegan Almond Powder

Optional

  • Fresh chopped coriander (around AED 1 in most Dubai supermarkets)
  • Pomegranate seeds (makes your cauliflower burgers look pretty and easy to buy in Dubai all ready to use)
  • Chilli oil or fresh chillies can be red or green

STEPS TO MAKE CAULIFLOWER BURGERS

PREPARE ALL YOUR INGREDIENTS 

image ofCauliflower Burgers DoinDubai Vegan tapioca flour

  1. Grate the cauliflower on the large side and put in a large mixing bowl, include some of the green leaves in your cauliflower mixture too, just chop them up
  2. Chop up the onion garlic and ginger
  3. Prepare your chilli if you’re using it

MAKE THE CAULIFLOWER MINCE

Image ofCauliflower Burgers DoinDubai Vegan add almond powder

  1. Heat the oil in your wok
  2. Fry the onion till translucent and add the garlic, onion and ginger
  3. Add all the grated cauliflower and saute well add salt and pepper to taste
  4. Saute till the cauliflower smells cooked, but not till it’s soggy, remove from the heat and allow to cool

MAKE THE BURGER MIXTURE

image ofCauliflower Burgers DoinDubai Vegan burger pattie

When the cauliflower mixture is cool

  1. Add in a tablespoon of almond flour
  2. Add in a dessert spoon of tapioca flour
  3. Add in the beaten egg
  4. Mix this burger mixture well till it’s stiff enough to make patties. If you’re using the fresh pomegranate and coriander then add in at this time
  5. Shape the mixture into burger patties according to your preferred size
  6. Leave to cool in the fridge for about 20 minutes but that’s not strictly necessary, but makes them easier to fry

FRY YOUR BURGERS

Image ofCauliflower Burgers DoinDubai Vegan Fry till golden brown

 

  1. Heat your oil in a non stick frying pan
  2. Gently fry your burgers on both sides till golden brown. Remember there’s nothing much too cook, only the egg and to bring the whole mixture together, but it’s nice to get a golden colour on the burgers.
  3. When golden remove onto kitchen paper and keep warm in a low oven or serve immediately. Good with a carrot and spinach salad and some bread, or with roasted beetroot too and mashed avocado on the side. Try with sweet potato chips and rocket as in the picture above.

EQUIPMENT FOR CAULIFLOWER BURGERS 

A cheese grater

A large bowl

A large wok to fry the cauliflower mince

A frying pan to fry the cauliflower burgers

Spoons to mix

NOTES AND VARIATIONS 

Omit the egg and add in a little more tapioca flower if you want to make them vegan.

You can substitute breadcrumbs for almond meal if it’s easier. Makes your burgers cheaper too, but they won’t be gluten free.

Need more inspiration on what to cook for a tasty, easy meal? Then check out our recipe videos here.

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