Bhubaneswar, March 27 -- With concerns of LPG shortages looming amid global tensions, many households are being pushed to rethink their cooking habits. What initially appears as a crisis is gradually turning into an opportunity, as people explore alternative methods to keep their kitchens running.

In one such instance, the absence of LPG led to the revival of four often-overlooked kitchen gadgets, induction cooktop, air fryer, electric kettle and egg boiler, each playing a crucial role in maintaining daily cooking routines.

The induction cooktop emerged as the most reliable alternative, handling everything from curries to pulses. While the gas stove was still used sparingly for tasks like tempering, most of the cooking shifted to induct...