10 Best Mixer Grinder In India 2023

Every year, we update this list of best mixer grinders testing new products, removing options when we find something better and retaining what still are the best. Over this year, we tested around 5 more options in addition to the initial 10 options. Bullet mixer grinders are a recent addition as it is highly popular among those who do not use mixer grinders for making batters. So, here are our top recommendations.

Our Top Recommendations

After trying out various options, our top recommendation is the Preethi Zodiac. This mixer grinder is highly versatile and is excellent at making curry pastes, chutney, and batter with ease. Its food processor attachment was among the best at mincing meat, chopping, kneading, and slicing various vegetables. All in all, the Preethi Zodiac proved to be a reliable and multifunctional choice, making it the top pick for those seeking a versatile mixer grinder with food processor.( Skip to details).

If your main focus is on a powerful and durable mixer grinder that can handle heavy-duty grinding with ease, then the Sujata Dynamix with its 900-watt motor is the perfect choice for you. With its well-designed blades and powerful motor, this mixer grinder can effortlessly grind both soft and tough ingredients in large quantities. While most options can be used for just 30 minutes at a stretch, Sujata can be run for 90 minutes making it a favourite among home chefs, joint families and even small scale caterers. ( Skip to details).

If you are looking for something more budget-friendly Butterfly Jet Elite 750 Watts Mixer Grinder is an excellent option to consider. Despite its affordability, it delivers excellent performance for both wet and dry grinding tasks. Its compact size makes it convenient to use and store in any kitchen. However, reading user reviews, we are a bit skeptical about its durability in the long run, especially if you use it frequently for heavy-duty grinding.( Skip to details).

If you are looking for a bullet mixer grinder for making chutney, spice powders and curry paste in small quantities, Cookwell Bullet Mixer Grinder with 600 watt motor is an excellent option worth considering. Its performance is excellent that it can even make dosa batter in a medium consistency. In addition, it is a fairly good option for making smoothies with soft ingredients. Depending on your needs, you can opt for variants with 2, 3 or 5 jars.

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If you are looking for a full-fledged mixer grinder that can be used for grinding idli-dosa batter, make spice powders, curry paste etc, we recommend opting for a 750-watt mixer grinder. A 900 or 1000 watt mixer grinder too does the same, but is far more durable, faster and grinds to a smoother consistency. Options with food processors are ideal for those who need an assistant with prep work for slicing, grating, kneading and more. On the other hand, if you are looking for a small mixer grinder to make just chutney, curry pastes and powder spices, then a bullet mixer grinder with small jars and 400-500 watt motor will suffice.

Which Are The The Best Mixer Grinders In India?

Model	Power	No. of Jars	Remarks
Preethi Zodiac MG-218	750 Watts	5	A full-fledged mixer grinder with a food processor and juicer.
Sujata Dynamix	900 Watts	3	A powerful, durable mixer grinder for wet grinding and dry grinding spices.
Vidiem MG 521A	750 Watts	3	A budget-friendly mixer grinder for quick and efficient wet grinding.
Philips HL7756	750 Watts	3	A basic, budget-friendly mixer grinder.
Butterfly Jet Elite	750 Watts	3/4	The most budget-friendly option on the list with fairly good grinding performance.
Cookwell Bullet	600 Watts	2,3,5	A bullet mixer grinder for chutney, curry paste, powdering soft spices and making smoothies.
Bosch TrueMixx Pro	1000 Watts	4	A powerful mixer grinder for dry and wet grinding.
Hamilton Beach Professional Mixer Grinder	1400 Watts	3	A sophisticated, hands-free mixer grinder that is powerful, easy to clean, and has pre-set grinding functions.
Philips HL7707/00	750 Watts	4	A mixer grinder with a food processor. But without a wet grinding jar.
Preethi Blue Leaf Platinum	750 Watts	4	A mixer grinder with a storage option for spices, chutneys, and purees.
Prestige Iris Plus	750 Watts	4	A budget-friendly mixer grinder for very basic chores.

Table of Contents

1. Our Top Recommendations
2. Which Are The The Best Mixer Grinders In India?
3. How We Tested?
4. Best Mixer Grinders In India
   1. Preethi Zodiac MG-218 750 Watt Mixer Grinder
   2. Sujata Dynamix 900 Watt Mixer Grinder
   3. Philips HL7756 750-Watt Mixer Grinder
   4. Butterfly Jet Elite 750 Watt Mixer Grinder
   5. Cookwell Bullet Mixer Grinder
   6. Bosch TrueMixx 1000 Watt Mixer Grinder
   7. Prestige Iris Plus 750 Watt Mixer Grinder
   8. Hamilton Beach Professional Mixer Grinder
   9. Vidiem MG 521A 750 Watt Mixer Grinder
   10. Philips HL7707/00 750-Watt Mixer Grinder
   11. Preethi Blue Leaf Platinum Mixer Grinder
5. How To Choose A Mixer Grinder?
   1. How Many Watts Should Your Mixer Grinder Have?
   2. How Many Jars Should A Mixer Grinder Have?
   3. What Should Be The RPM Of A Mixer Grinder?
   4. How Do Blades Affect Grinding Efficiency?
   5. How Does The Shape Of The Jar Affect The Grinding Efficiency of A Mixer Grinder?
   6. What Are The Safety Features A Mixer Grinder Should Have?
   7. How Is The Noise Level of A Mixer Grinder?
   8. Are There Hands-Free Mixer Grinders?
   9. How Much Will I Have To Spend On A Mixer Grinder?
   10. Which Mixer Grinder Brands Are The Best In India?
6. How To Use A Mixer Grinder?
7. FAQs

How We Tested?

To identify the best mixer grinders in India, we have used each and every product recommended here to give an in-depth analysis of its performance. We buy them in retail just like our readers so that the units are not cherry-picked by the manufacturers.

We use each mixer grinder in a regular Indian kitchen for a month or sometimes even more. This gives a fairly good understanding of its grinding performance, ease of use, and cleaning. To objectively analyze and compare the models, we grind a set of ingredients and compare the results.

For wet grinding efficiency, we grind idli batter and also make dry fruit milkshakes. We then check and see how the consistency varies, whether there are unprocessed chunks etc.

For dry grinding, we grind turmeric and garam masala into powder and sieve them to check how much coarse residue is left over. This helps us understand the strength and the ability of the mixer grinder to powder assorted ingredients.

We also test its ability to grind smaller quantities of ingredients. This helps us understand how it performs when you need to prepare marinade or masala for a single dish. To do that, we grind 20 gm of ginger and garlic and check the consistency.

As noise is a major concern for users, we record the same using a decibel meter at a fixed distance and compare them. We also measure the RPM of the blades using a tachometer as a combination of RPM and power is a good indicator of the grinding performance.

So, let us first take a look at the detailed reviews of each mixer grinder. After that, we look at important aspects you need to consider when buying a mixer grinder too. If you want to go directly into the review of a product, click on the product link given in the above-mentioned table of contents.

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Best Mixer Grinders In India

Preethi Zodiac MG-218 750 Watt Mixer Grinder

Preethi Zodiac MG-218 is one of the best-selling mixer grinders in India. It comes with a 750-watt motor and has 5 jars. They are-

• 500 ml chutney jar with stainless steel body and polycarbonate lid
• 1-litre multi-purpose jar with stainless steel body and plastic lid.
• 1.5-litre jar with stainless steel body and polycarbonate lid.
• 1.5 litre 3-in-1 extraction jar with a polycarbonate body and plastic lid.
• 2.1-litre food processor jar with multiple blades and attachments.

The mixer grinder is quite efficient. It can grind various ingredients, both tough and soft, with ease. It is one of the best options for everyday grinding chores like making chutney, batter, and pastes of ginger, garlic, onion, and tomatoes.

The batter needed for 4-5 people can be made in the large wet grinding jar in 45 seconds to 1 minute. It takes less than a minute to make chutney and ginger-garlic paste. But the grinding efficiency is not optimal when you have to grind just a small quantity. For example, if you want a smooth ginger garlic paste for frying some chicken or freshly ground spices for just a curry, you won’t be able to achieve a smooth consistency. Rather, you may have to settle for a coarse texture paste with some chunks remaining just like that. This is something where Sujata Dynamix excelled as it can grind any quantity of ingredients into a fine consistency.

It can also grind spice powders like garam masala and turmeric. However, we don’t recommend powdering turmeric frequently using any mixer grinder because it could affect the durability of the blades and the coupler. Overloading the chutney jar too could affect its durability.

The food processor jar is another positive aspect of this mixer grinder. You get a citrus attachment and blades for kneading, chopping, grating, and slicing. It is fairly easy to use and the build quality of the attachments appears to be good. However, you need to be careful with the blades as they are quite sharp. It was in fact sharper than the Inalsa Inox food processor in our tests. In terms of performance, we find Preethi Zodiac MG-218 to be one of the best food processors.

One of the USPs that Preethi Zodiac claims is its 3-in-1 juicer jar. It comes with 2 sets of blades- one for blending and another for juice extraction. The extraction blade is similar to what you find in centrifugal juicers.

It is good at making juices of watermelon and such fruits with high water content. Little pulp is left over after extracting these juices. But, when you make juices of apple and pomegranate, you find that the pulp retains a lot of juice. Considering the poor juice yield, most people won’t use it after the novelty fades. Also, cleaning the juicer jar is not that easy as the pulp gets stuck between the base and the extraction blade. Removing the blade from the juicer jar frequently may damage it too.

This jar comes with a second blade kit for blending and can be used to make smoothies and milkshakes with starchy fruits like bananas and mango. But, changing the blade kit of the extraction jar is very difficult. You have to apply a lot of force to turn the blade kit and detach it from the jar. As they are made of plastic and polycarbonate, you run a risk of applying too much force and breaking the lock mechanism too. So, it is better to use the extraction jar just for making juice and use the wet grinding jar for making smoothies.

The noise level of the mixer grinder is moderately high ranging from 90-100 dB.

Preethi offers 2 years product warranty and 5 years warranty on the motor. They have a widespread network of service centers in South India. You have to take the appliance to their service centre for repairs. They charge only for parts, and that too, after the 2-year warranty period.

Their presence is negligible in North India. So, those from the North could opt for Onsitego’s service plan for hassle-free repairs.

If you don’t want a juicer jar, you could opt for Preethi MG227, which comes with similar design jars and food processor attachments. An advantage of this model is that it has a small 200 ml dry grinding jar using which you can grind little quantities of spices and ginger-garlic easily.

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Sujata Dynamix 900 Watt Mixer Grinder

If power, durability, and swift grinding are your priority, Sujata Dynamix with a 900-watt motor is an apt choice for you. It comes with 3 jars-

• 400 ml chutney jar
• 1 litre multipurpose jar
• 1.5 litre wet grinding jar.

All jars come with stainless steel bodies and polycarbonate lids. The lid is tinted so even if it gets stained with masala, its appearance doesn’t get affected drastically. Also, it is the only option with an aluminum jar lock that assures better durability.

The mixer grinder does an absolutely great job grinding all sorts of soft and hard ingredients. You can make idli batter for a nuclear family in just around 30-45 seconds. Similarly, making curry paste, chutney, etc is incredibly easy. The consistency is also quite smooth even when grinding small quantities of ingredients. In fact, when you compare the consistency and time taken for grinding, Sujata Dynamix ranked higher than all other options we tested.

For our tests, we ground 20 gm of ginger-garlic paste and Sujata Dynamix was the only option that ground it thoroughly. We attribute its finesse in grinding to not just the high power, but also to the well-designed jars. The blades of the chutney jar are very close to the bottom base. So, all ingredients get thoroughly ground without anything getting stuck between the blade and the bottom surface.

Even upon grinding hard spices like turmeric and garam masala, Sujata did a wonderful job grinding everything to a fine consistency. In fact, you could grind all spices close to mill-like consistency with Sujata Dynamix.

Even when making milkshakes in the wet grinding jar, it did a thorough job. We made milkshakes with dates and nuts like almonds and cashew, and there were hardly any unground pieces. But, with Bosch Truemixx, that was not the case. Despite having a more powerful motor, it was not able to grind dates and almonds finely owing to the poor blade design.

Along with the mixer grinder, you get a chopping blade and a whisking blade. Using the chopping blade, you can coarsely chop onion, beetroot, and such firm vegetables. The whisking blade is great for whipping eggs to a soft peak, making buttermilk, etc. But, you need to add at least 2-3 egg whites (depending on the size of the egg) at a time because the blade stays at a raised level from the bottom. These blades can be attached to the wet grinding jar only.

The noise level is moderate at around 90 dB. Compared to other options, we found it to be the less annoying.

Cleanup after use is also fairly easy. The wet grinding jar has a dome-shaped lid without any grooves. So, hardly any food gets stuck. The tinted coloured lids also help retain a fresh look for a long time.

The mixer grinder can run for up to 90 minutes at a stretch. But, a drawback is that it does not have an overload protection switch. It doesn’t have a vacuum suction base either. But, you won’t rue it because the mixer grinder stays stable even when grinding a full load at its maximum speed.

If you are looking to have a juicer mixer grinder, you can consider Sujata Powermatic, which is one of the best-selling options available. Supermix is a comparatively inexpensive option we have listed in our list of best mixer grinders under 5000

Philips HL7756 750-Watt Mixer Grinder

If you are looking for a budget-friendly mixer grinder, then Philips HL7756 is a fairly good option to consider. It comes with 3 jars-

• 300 ml chutney jar with stainless steel body and plastic lid.
• 1 litre multi-purpose jar with stainless steel body and plastic lid
• 1.5 litre wet grinding jar with stainless steel body and flat polycarbonate lid.

Compared to other mixer grinders, it has a smaller chutney jar. But, in terms of grinding efficiency, the mixer grinder does a pretty decent job. You can make various curry pastes, chutney, and ginger-garlic paste quickly.

The wet grinding jar grinds dosa and idli batter into a fine consistency. But, takes a bit more time compared to many other mixer grinders. The dry grinding efficiency is pretty great. We ground 50 gm of garam masala into a fine powder with very less coarse residue in just a minute. But, the chutney jar is not that good for dry grinding hard spices like turmeric.

Just like all other options, Philips HL7756 also has 2 prong blades. What we found is that the grinding efficiency of the chutney jar is pretty great as it is smaller in size with less diameter and the blades are close to the bottom surface.

Considering the budget-friendly price, Philips HL7756 is quite a great option. But, the jars are thin and they tend to heat up if you run them for a minute at a stretch.

Talking about durability, some users say that plastic lids tend to expand a bit within a few years of use. At that point, the content inside tends to spill out when grinding. Also, the rivet holding the blade has a tendency to rust. So, you need to dry the jars immediately after use.

Overall, if you are looking for a fairly high-performing mixer grinder that lasts for about 4-5 years, then Philips HL7756 would be a good option. But, if you need something to last more than that, then Sujata Dynamix would be a better option to consider.

Butterfly Jet Elite 750 Watt Mixer Grinder

Butterfly Jet Elite is one of the budget-friendly options selling for less than Rs. 3000. It comes in 3 models. The first has 3 jars. They are a 400 ml chutney jar, 1 litre multipurpose jar and 1.5 litre wet grinding jar. The second, and the most popular option comes with an additional juicer jar with 1.5 litre capacity. The third is a comparatively expensive option that comes with an additional small jar that is capable of finely grinding even a few grams of pepper, ginger, garlic etc.

The mixer grinder has fairly good dry and wet grinding performance. It was able to grind idili batter into a fine consistency in about 1-1.5 minutes. Similarly, it can make milkshakes, coconut chutney, green chutney etc in a fine consistency in very little time. It was pretty efficient at making garam masala powder too. We made it using the multipurpose jar and less than a teaspoon of coarse residue was left after grinding and sieving.

However, a drawback is that its chutney jar blade has a small gap from the base. So, when you grind small quantities of ginger and garlic, they get stuck in this gap and won’t get ground properly. Just like every other juicer jar that comes with mixer grinders, the juice yield is poor.

The noise level is moderate at around 82-87 dB. The mixer grinder also has basic safety features like a shock-proof body, suction feet and an overload protection switch.

But, the jars are thin making us doubt their durability in the long run. However, considering the budget-friendly pricing, it is definitely one of the best options in the range. Compared to Prestige Iris Plus, which comes in a similar price range, Butterfly Jet Elite offered much better grinding performance.

Cookwell Bullet Mixer Grinder

Cookwell bullet mixer grinder comes with a 600 watt motor. You get three variants of this model. The first one comes with 2 jars, the second with 3 jars and the third with 5 jars. The 5 jar variant has 2 blending blades and a whisking blade.

All jars are made of polycarbonate and the motor housing is made of ABS plastic. Using the knob on the motor housing, you can run it at a single fixed speed and also pulse the ingredients.

Coming to the performance, the Cookwell bullet mixer grinder does a decent job of making chutney, and curry paste in smooth consistency. It can also grind soft spices like jeera, pepper and even garam masala. But, its durability will be adversely affected if used for powdering turmeric.

The bullet mixer grinder is also a good option for making smoothies with soft ingredients.

Though in small quantities, Cookwell can make dosa batter too. But, you cannot make idli batter which has a thicker consistency as it may overheat the motor. Cookwell fares better than Wonderchef Nutriblend in this aspect as Wonderchef produces a burnt smell and shuts down when making dosa batter.

Something we did not like about Cookwell is that the jars have a smell of varnish which tends to linger. You need to thoroughly wash it several times to get rid of that initial smell.

Overall, if you are a bachelor looking for a smaller mixer grinder or a family looking for a small option for grinding spices and making chutneys, then Cookwell Bullet would be an ideal option to consider.

Bosch TrueMixx 1000 Watt Mixer Grinder

Bosch Truemixx is yet another best-selling mixer grinder available in the market. It comes with 4 jars-

• 500 ml chutney jar
• 1 litre multi-purpose jar
• 1.5 litre wet grinding jar
• 1.5 litre juicer jar

All jars come with stainless steel bodies and polycarbonate lids. They also have lid locks.

The finish and appearance of the mixer grinder are quite top-notch. The body comes in black and stainless steel finish, while the jars are made of high-quality stainless steel. The handles are also quite sturdy and come with finger grips.

Talking about the grinding efficiency, you find that the mixer grinder does a pretty decent job of grinding batter, curry masala, chutney, and such daily chores. But with dry grinding, the mixer grinder isn’t that great.

Two of the hyped features of Bosch are the pounding blades and the flow breaker. With the pounding blades, spices are ground very coarsely. But we couldn’t find any significant benefit in the flavor and fragrance of the spices. This is because contrary to what the manufacturers claim, the flavor and fragrance of stone-pounding spices come from crushing them without generating heat. In Bosch or any mixer grinder for that matter, the spices are chopped into bits by the rotating blades. So, being blunt or sharp doesn’t really make much of a difference as heat is generated when the blade spins at such a high speed.

The flow breaker too doesn’t provide any significant difference in the aeration of the batter. We tried grinding batter with and without the flow breaker and in both cases, the batter we got was equally good. If at all anything, rice, and dal tend to get stuck around the flow breaker, making it a bit annoying while cleaning it up.

You also notice that there is about a centimeter gap between the blade and the bottom surface of the chutney jar. So, ingredients like garlic tend to remain in this gap and not get ground properly.

The juicer jar is pretty efficient for making juicers from water-rich fruits like watermelon and orange. As the strainer in the middle is tall and fine, juice extraction efficiency is quite good. Also, as it has an opening on the lid, you can add the fruits simultaneously while grinding- something you don’t find in regular mixer grinders from Preethi, Prestige, and Philips.

The noise level is unusually high. It touches close to 100 dB. It was the noisiest among the options we tested.

When you compare Bosch Truemixx and Sujata Dynamix, we felt that Sujata has an edge as it grinds quickly and in a fine consistency. But from a stand-alone point of view, Bosch’s performance is definitely above average. Also, its hands-free operation due to lid locks is quite helpful during the morning rush.

The mixer grinder comes with a 2-year warranty and a 5-year warranty on the motor. During this period, Bosch offers at-home service and free replacement of spares and jars as necessary.

Prestige Iris Plus 750 Watt Mixer Grinder

With 750 watts motor and 4 jars, Prestige Iris Plus is one of the least expensive options on the list. The main jars have a capacity of 300 ml, 1 litre, 1.5 litre and the juicer jar too has 1.5 litre capacity.

Being a budget-friendly option, you can expect it to take care of just basic grinding chores. We were able to make idli batter, coconut chutney, masala, ginger garlic paste etc, in a fine consistency. However, compared to expensive options like Sujata and Preethi, you have to run this mixer grinder for longer duration.

For example, in most high-end mixer grinders, you can make idli batter in 1-2 minutes and chutney in under a minute. However, in Prestige Iris Plus, it takes about 3 minutes to make idli batter and 2-3 minutes at least for making chutney. As a result, wear and tear will be higher, affecting its durability in the long run.

The mixer grinder is not an apt choice for dry grinding spices like garam masala as a lot of coarse bits and pieces get left over after grinding and sieving. Similarly, the juice yield is also poor. We juiced 220 gm of orange to get just 90 gm of juice. Squeezing the pulp, we got another 30 gm of juice. As you can see, it isn’t something worth it.

Overall, if you are looking for a basic mixer grinder, Prestige Iris Plus would be an apt choice. However, you need to treat it gently and absolutely avoid overloading and running for more than 2-3 minutes at a stretch to ensure its durability.

The mixer grinder makes around 89-92 dB of noise, making it a moderately loud option on the list.

Hamilton Beach Professional Mixer Grinder

One of the biggest advantages of the Hamilton Beach Professional Mixer Grinder is its hands-free operations and pre-set grinding functionalities. All three jars are made of stainless steel with Tritan lids which have locks. Unless the lids are locked correctly to the jar and the jars locked to the motor housing, the mixer grinder won’t start functioning. The pre-set functions allow you to grind various ingredients to desired consistency in a pre-set time. You can just set it and leave it and the mixer grinder will stop after the preset time.

The mixer grinder has a 1400-watt motor. The base is compact and has a digital display and pad buttons for the preset functions. In addition, it also has a knob using which you can set the speed to 10 different levels. The minimum speed is 3000 RPM and the maximum speed is 18000 RPM. 

All jars are made of stainless steel and have excellent built quality. The Tritan jars are shatterproof. It is the only option that has a dishwasher-friendly design with jars having small holes that allow water to seep out. 

Talking about the preset functions. You can choose to grind in fine, medium, or coarse consistency. Depending on the type of ingredient, you can choose from dry, wet hard, and wet soft. It also has blend and soup functions too. Dry can be chosen for grinding spices, rice, and such ingredients. Using wet-hard, you can grind chutney and batter for idli, dosa, vada etc. Wet soft can be used for grinding softer masala. Blend is used for making smoothies and shakes and finally, soup function generate heat to make soups.

The performance is also quite good. You can grind various tough and soft ingredients with ease. We have tried grinding spices like turmeric and garam masala and also rice. Though there was some coarse residue after grinding, the overall grinding performance was pretty good. Note however that all ingredients have to be chopped to about an inch size. Else, it may overload the mixer grinder.

Even when grinding batter, chutney etc, the grinding performance is top-notch. They all get ground to a fine consistency in the preset time. The jars do get hot while grinding. But, it is normal as heat is generated due to the friction of rotating blades.

The main drawbacks are the unusually high noise. It is in fact the noisiest among all the options we tested so far. Also, it isn’t capable of grinding smaller quantities of ingredients. In fact, when we tried grinding a small quantity of ginger-garlic paste, it was just coarsely chopped and not ground into a fine paste. The price is also quite high for most people to afford.

Even so, if you value its hands-free operations, easy cleaning and excellent built quality, you will really love this option. Also, while most options provide 5-year warranty on just the motor, Hamilton Beach provides it on the entire unit.

Vidiem MG 521A 750 Watt Mixer Grinder

Those who are looking for a budget-friendly mixer grinder that can grind quickly and efficiently will love Vidiem MG521A. It is slightly more expensive than Philips HL7756. But, its better construction and performance make it worth it.

It comes with a 750-watt motor and has 3 jars. They are-

• 400 ml chutney jar with plastic lid and stainless steel body
• 750 ml multi-purpose jar with plastic lid and stainless steel body
• 1.5 litre wet grinding jar with polycarbonate lid and stainless steel body.

The chutney jar comes with a lid lock which can be twisted and locked. All jars are lightweight and thin measuring just 0.6mm thickness.

The jars come with 304-grade stainless steel blades. So unlike Philips HL7756, the chances of rivet rusting are not there. The blades have a zigzag edge which ensures better grinding efficiency. Yet another advantage is the self-locking mechanism which ensures that the lock is perfectly aligned before it starts running.

In our tests, we found it absolutely great for everyday chores like making chutney, and masala out of fried coconut, onion, ginger, and garlic. You can also make dosa batter quickly and the batter gets ground in a fine consistency. The blades and the jar design help create a nice vortex with the blades at the center. All ingredients get pulled towards the blade rather than bouncing around and splashing all sides.

When it comes to dry grinding spices, the mixer grinder did just an average job. Considering the price, this isn’t really a mixer grinder that you can use for making spice powders. But, for everyday uses like wet masala and batter, it does an absolutely fantastic job.

In fact, when you compare the wet grinding efficiency, it is a close second to Sujata in terms of finesse and speed.

Cleanup is fairly easy. The smallest chutney jar has a black food-grade plastic lid and it is fairly stain resistant.

The noise level however is moderately high at about 90-95 dB.

Philips HL7707/00 750-Watt Mixer Grinder

Philips HL7707/00 is a close competitor to Preethi Zodiac. It comes with 4 jars. They are-

• 500 ml chutney jar with stainless steel body and plastic lid
• 1 litre multipurpose jar with stainless steel body and polycarbonate lid
• 1.5 litre juicer jar with polycarbonate body and plastic lid
• 2.1 litre food processor jar with polycarbonate body.

The grinding efficiency of the mixer grinder is pretty similar to Preethi Zodiac. Even the jar shapes of the chutney jar, multipurpose jar and food processor jars are alike. However, the juicer jar is just like every other option from Preethi and Philips. But, compared to Preethi Zodiac, it doesn’t have a wet grinding jar. You can use the 1-litre jar for wet grinding. But, when you need to make batter for 4-5 members, you may have to grind in multiple batches.

Price-wise, Philips HL7707/00 is about Rs. 1800 cheaper than Preethi Zodiac.

The mixer grinder does a pretty neat job with all daily chores like making batter, curry masala etc. Even if you want to occasionally grind spices like pepper or garam masala, the mixer grinder will power through and give satisfactory results.

The food processor is also quite useful. You can knead dough for chapati, make juices with the citrus attachments, chop, grate and slice vegetables quickly. It is uniform, quick and gives consistent results. Sometimes, when the dough is too tight, the mixer grinder may vibrate a bit. A difference you find between the food processors of Philips HL7707 and Preethi Zodiac is that in the latter, you can remove the food processor bowl from the jar lock by just twisting it. So, if you have multiple ingredients to be chopped or sliced one after the other, you can leave the jar lock on the motor housing and remove just the bowl and scoop out ingredients from it.

The juicer jar is just average. There is nothing special about it. It can make juices of water-rich fruits easily. But, the leftover pulp at the centre of the strainer has some juice that can be extracted by passing through a sieve. As we always say, extracting coconut milk and tamarind water is not worthwhile in the juicer jar.

The noise levels are quite similar to what you find in Preethi.

It comes with a 2-year product warranty and a 5-year warranty on the motor. An advantage of Philips is that it has a wide network of service centres across India.

Preethi Blue Leaf Platinum Mixer Grinder

Preethi Blue Leaf Platinum is a powerful option available in the market. It has fairly good performance and excellent build quality. The mixer grinder comes with 4 jars. They are-

• 300 ml Grind N Store Chutney jar with stainless steel interiors, ABS plastic body and polycarbonate lid.
• 1 litre multipurpose jar with stainless steel body and polycarbonate lid.
• 1.7 litre wet grinding jar with stainless steel body and polycarbonate lid
• 1.5 litre juicer jar with a polycarbonate body and plastic lid

In addition, you get a 400 ml polycarbonate container which can be fixed to the grind n store chutney jar to increase its capacity or as its name suggest to grind and store chutney, spice powders or masala.

The mixer grinder has fairly good grinding efficiency. The chutney jar has a zig-zag edge that offers better grinding efficiency and the multipurpose jar has four prong blades of different lengths that help grind uniformly.

In our tests, we found the grinding efficiency of the mixer grinder to be absolutely great. It was able to grind all sorts of pastes, batter and such wet ingredients to a fine consistency. Even upon dry grinding spices like turmeric and garam masala, the results were quite good.

Just like Vidiem, it has really nice vortex that brings all ingredients to the centre to grind them uniformly.

One of the USPs of the mixer grinder is the Grind N Store Jar. It is compact and quite useful when you need to grind a smaller quantity of ingredients. As mentioned earlier, when you need to grind a larger quantity, you can use the polycarbonate jar that comes along. Food tends to get stuck in the gap between the plastic body and stainless steel interiors. So, you need to clean it thoroughly immediately after use. Else, grime could get accumulated in the long run.

The noise level of the mixer grinder is moderate.

With a 2-year product warranty and 5-year warranty, you can rest fairly assured of its performance and durability. However, it is a bit expensive compared to other options available at similar pricing.

How To Choose A Mixer Grinder?

How Many Watts Should Your Mixer Grinder Have?

Power is perhaps the first and foremost aspect that users look at when buying a mixer grinder. And yes, it definitely throws light on the grinding efficiency.

In India, mixer grinders meant for domestic kitchens are available predominantly with 500, 750 and 1000-watt power. Of course, some options are even available with 1200-1500 watt motors. But, they aren’t that common.

Out of these, 750 watts is the most common. Roughly it comes to 1 HP (horsepower). A 750-watt mixer grinder is considered ideal for most kitchens, as it is sufficient for making dosa batter, chutney, fried coconut paste, ginger-garlic paste etc. You can also occasionally grind tough spices like turmeric. Also, being a highly competitive segment, you get a plethora of options with a 750-watt motor.

A 500-550 watt motor is sufficient for making chutney, smoothies and pastes of onion, ginger, garlic etc. Though it takes time, you can even grind dosa batter occasionally. But, the batter may get heated up. Also, if you do it on a weekly basis, the blades and coupler could get loose, thus adversely affecting its durability. Also, most mixer grinders with 500-watt motors come at a cheap price tag. Such mixer grinders are made compromising on overall built quality. So, they don’t tend to last.

Mixer grinders with 900-1000 watt motors are highly efficient. They can take care of all the chores that a 750-watt mixer grinder does- but a lot quicker and in a finer consistency. Options like Sujata Dynamix and Bosch Truemixx that are priced above Rs. 5000 also come with a better-built quality and hence have higher durability.

How Many Jars Should A Mixer Grinder Have?

The majority of mixer grinders available in the market come with 3 jars. The smallest is a chutney jar, which can also be used for grinding small quantities of spices. Then, you have a multi-purpose jar that can be used for making different curry pastes made of onion, coconut etc. The largest wet grinding jar is mainly used for making batter for idli, dosa and appam. They can also be used for making milkshakes and smoothies.

A lot of models come with a juicer jar. It has a cylindrical strainer at the centre into which you drop the fruit pieces. The blades crush the fruits and the juice passes through the sieve and gets collected between the strainer and the outer body. Juice from fruits like watermelon, cucumber etc with higher water content can be extracted well using this juicer jar. But, with starchy fruits like mango and vegetables like beetroot, carrot and spinach, the juice yield is poor.

Nowadays, you also get mixer grinders with food processor jars. Using it, you can knead the dough, cut vegetables in different sizes and slice and chop them too. Some of them also have citrus attachments.

What Should Be The RPM Of A Mixer Grinder?

Mixer grinders come with an RPM of around 17-23K without load. Even a 550-watt mixer grinder can have RPM as high as 20K. But, when the jar is loaded with ingredients, it won’t be able to power through the ingredients and overcome the resistance. Mixer grinders with higher power will be able to sustain a high RPM even when it is fully loaded with ingredients. Options like Vidiem and Philips with 750-watt motors have an RPM of around 11-13K with the load.

So rather than considering RPM as a standalone parameter, consider it in conjunction with the motor capacity to have a better understanding of its grinding efficiency. The shape of the jar and blades too play an important role in improving the grinding efficiency of a mixer grinder.

How Do Blades Affect Grinding Efficiency?

Blades have an immense effect on the grinding efficiency of a mixer grinder.

Most of the jars have two-prong blades. The chutney jars are straight, while the wet grinding and multi-purpose jars have a curved moustache-like shape that helps create a good vortex.

The blades in the chutney jar should be close to the bottom surface so that all ingredients get thoroughly ground. If there is a gap between the blade and the bottom, ingredients could get stuck in there without it getting ground properly.

Juicer jars usually have 4 or 6 prong blades that grind fruits thoroughly. Some options like Preethi Zodiac and Sujata Multimix have extraction blades that are circular in shape. They have better extraction efficiency compared to blending blades.

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How Does The Shape Of The Jar Affect The Grinding Efficiency of A Mixer Grinder?

Just like blades, the shape of the jar too plays an important role in enhancing the grinding efficiency of a mixer grinder.

Chutney jars should be narrow and deep so that the ingredients are pulled toward the blade. Semi-wet ingredients once blended get pushed toward the sides.

The multipurpose jar, wet grinding jar and blending jars should have a wide mouth and should taper down to a narrow base. This cone-like shape creates a good vortex with the blades at the centre. If the jars are squarish or cylindrical in shape, they won’t form a strong vortex. So, food tends to splash around. This may not be much of a problem when you grind to a coarse consistency. But if you are blending various ingredients for making a smoothie in fine consistency, other factors being the same, the jar with a conical shape will perform better.

What Are The Safety Features A Mixer Grinder Should Have?

A good mixer grinder should have a shock-proof ABS body, and a thick power cord with a 3-pin plug. They should also have safety features like vacuum suction feet which ensure the mixer grinder doesn’t move even with heavy-duty grinding. It should also have an overload protection switch that protects the motor when blades can’t move due to ingredients getting stuck under them.

Some brands like Panasonic and Hamilton Beach also have a double protection mechanism. So the mixer grinder won’t start running unless the lid gets locked to the jar and the jar gets locked to the base correctly.

How Is The Noise Level of A Mixer Grinder?

A mixer grinder is one of the noisiest appliances in a kitchen. It makes 80-100dB of noise. Even Philips Silent Mixer Grinder makes noise in this range.

In our tests, we found Prestige Deluxe and Sujata Dynamix have the most tolerable noise. Hamilton Beach and Bosch Truemixx are the noisiest.

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Are There Hands-Free Mixer Grinders?

Most mixer grinder jars can be closed to a tight seal. But, manufacturers recommend keeping your hand on top of the lid to prevent any untoward accidents. There are many models from brands like Bosch, Panasonic, and Hamilton Beach that offer hands-free operation as they have lid locks. Wet grinding jars from Bajaj and Sujata Dynamix also have lid locks which are immensely helpful.

How Much Will I Have To Spend On A Mixer Grinder?

Mixer grinders are available starting from Rs. 1500 up to Rs. 25000/-

Cheaper ones lack durability. They may break down within 1 or 2 years of use. Ideally, you should opt for a 750-watt mixer grinder priced around Rs. 4-6K. They have fairly good durability and better performance too. If you want to have a food processor jar, be ready to spend around Rs. 8-10K.

Which Mixer Grinder Brands Are The Best In India?

Each brand has its own advantages and disadvantages. We talk briefly about them below-

Sujata definitely offers the most durable and powerful mixer grinder. But they don’t have a wide network of aftersales service centres. You have to contact them by mail and take the product to the service centre which may be far away from your place. But the positive is that Sujata doesn’t develop many problems while using. Also, local shops are usually adept at repairing them.

Preethi is synonymous with mixer grinders. Their products are pretty good and you will be able to use them for 5-8 years without any hassle. The built quality of most of their products is good too. They have a wider aftersales network in South India, but a limited presence in the North. So, if you live in North India, you probably have to consider taking an On-site warranty in order to get it serviced hassle-free.

Philips is yet another top-selling brand in the mixer grinder market. Not many know that Philips own Preethi. For this reason, you find that the chutney jars, blades and even the food processor jar of Preethi and Philips have a lot of similarities. They comparatively have a better aftersales service network across the country. Their products are fairly durable too.

Bosch is a comparatively new entrant in the market. While the former brands we talked about have been in the market for decades, Bosch entered the kitchen appliance space a few years back. Their products have good built quality, and is appealing and sophisticated. But when it comes to the actual grinding performance and noise, it is not the best out there. Their aftersales service, however, is quite good. They even reach home for aftersales service, making it absolutely hassle-free.

How To Use A Mixer Grinder?

Mixer grinders are fairly easy-to-use. However, if you are using a mixer grinder for the first time, here are a few tips that could help.

• Before using a new mixer grinder, clean the jars thoroughly to get rid of any residues from the manufacturing process. Soak it in soapy water for an hour and scour it using a soft sponge. Then, dry the jars by keeping them upside down in a drying rack.
• Read the user manual thoroughly to understand how long you can use the mixer grinder at a stretch, the maximum load each jar can handle and other safety instructions.
• When dry grinding, ensure the ingredients are less than 1 inch long. Depending on the quantity, use the chutney jar or the mid-sized jar. Either way, ensure the jars and lids are thoroughly dry before use. Pulse the ingredients several times. Then, run it for a minute at a stretch. Then, open and check whether the ingredients have been powdered to desired consistency. If not run for one more minute. Jar will get hot because of the friction. This needn’t be a cause of concern. But, never run the mixer grinder for more than 3-5 minute at a stretch.
• For wet grinding, load the ingredients to preferably 1/2 to 2/3rd the maximum capacity of the jar. Pulse a few times if the ingredients are of different sizes and consistency. Then, run it for a minute or two till desired consistency is achieved.
• Most mixer grinders can be run for 5 minutes at a stretch and then need a 2 minute break. This way, it can be run for a total of 30 minutes after which the mixer grinder needs a break for 45 minutes.
• Never overload the mixer grinder jars. It can overheat the motor, lead to spillage from the jars and result in inefficient grinding.

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