Although In a bachelor's life, cooking doesn't require many items. But considering multi-utility items can save space and time. And they would be easier to transport from one place to another. Here we have listed essential items to cover a bachelor's cooking requirements. Most of these items are selected based on Indian sub-continent cooking requirements. These items would definitely help bachelors to save space and time.
Essential Kitchen Items for Bachelor



























Items that can be part of bachelor's kitchen










Knife (चाकू)
A kitchen knife is a cutting tool with one sharp edge. It is used to cut vegetables, fruits, and other eatables.
Peeler (छीलने वाला चाकू)
A peeler knife contains a sharp edge slot. It is used to remove the outer layer of various fruits and vegetables.
Non-Stick Pan (नॉन-स्टिक कढ़ाई)
A non-stick pan is a pan with a non-stick coating. Its non-stick coating helps cooked vegetables avoid stickiness with the pan.
Cooking Vessel (भगोना)
A cooking vessel has an open top. It is used to boil water, cook rice, lentils, and other recipes.
Sauce Pan (हत्तेदार भगोना)
A saucepan is a cooking utensil that consists of a metallic bowl and a handle. It is used to boil milk, make tea, coffee, etc.
Pressure Cooker (प्रेशर कुकर)
A pressure cooker is a sealed cooking vessel. It is used to cook food with water or fluids at high pressure.
Cooking Spatula (पलटा)
A cooking spatula is a broad, flat blade with a handle. It is used to mix the recipe ingredients.
Spoon (चम्मच)
The spoon has a round bowl at one end of its handle. It is used to eat liquid, pieces of food.
Fork (काँटा)
The fork has prongs at one end. It is used in lifting pieces of food to the mouth.
Plates & Bowls (कटोरी प्लेट्)
The plates and bowls are used for various purposes like serving cooked meals, cutting vegetables, drying spices in the sun, etc.
Cup/Mug (कप)
The cup/mug is mostly used to drink tea, coffee, milk, etc. It can be round/square in shape with an open-top and a holding bracket at one side.
Drinking Glass/Tumbler (गिलास)
The drinking glass is mostly used to drink water, and milk. It is generally round with an open top.
Vegetable Basket (सब्जी रखने की टोकरी)
The vegetable basket is a useful item. It is used to store various types of vegetables in one place.
Fruit Basket (फल रखने की टोकरी)
The fruit basket is usually a bowl-shaped utensil with an open top. It is useful for storing various types of fruits in one place.
Spice Container (मसालेदानी)
The spice container is usually a small container with a top lid. It can be used to store spice powder or spice wholegrain.
Lentils Container (दाल रखने का पात्र)
The lentil container is generally a medium-sized container with a top lid. It is used to store wholegrain lentils safely. It protects lentils from moisture, bacteria, etc.
Rice Container (चावल रखने का पात्र)
The rice container is usually a medium or large container with a top lid. It protects rice from moisture, fungus bacteria, etc.
Flour Container (आटा रखने का पात्र)
The flour container is generally a large container with a top lid. It protects flour from moisture, ants, bacteria, etc.
Water Jug (पानी रखने का जग)
The water jug is generally a water-tight container with a top lid. The 3-5L water jug is an ideal water storage container for a bachelor.
Tea Strainer (चाय छन्नी)
The tea strainer is used to hold loose tea leaves or grains while pouring the tea into a cup.
Griddle (तवा)
The griddle is generally a thick round-shaped plate with a curve in the middle. It is used to bake fresh bread or chapati.
Tongs (चिमटा)
The tongs are used to hold hot chapatis/bread, and steak on a griddle and help to bake them from both sides.
Rolling Board & Pin (चकला-बेलन)
The rolling board & pin are used to shape or flatten the dough to make chapatis.
Gas Stove (गैस चूल्हा)
The gas stove is used to provide heat to the utensils to cook food. It burns gas/fuel to generate heat.
Gas Cylinder (गैस सिलिंडर)
The gas cylinder should be bought from a local store. 5kg gas cylinder is an ideal choice for a bachelor.
Dustbin (कूड़ेदान)
The dustbin is used as a temporary waste collection unit. It helps to maintain cleanliness and hygiene inside the kitchen.
Trash Bag (कूड़ेदान बैग)
The trash bag is mainly used inside the dustbin. It helps to maintain dustbin tidiness, avoid garbage splashes, and easy garbage transfer from the dustbin.
Chopping Container (सब्जी काटने का यंत्र)
The chopping container is a box with blades at its bottom. It is used to chop onions, tomatoes, and other vegetables easily.
Dough Maker (आटा गूंदने की मशीन)
A dough maker is a machine. It is used to mix flour and water thoroughly to make a thick paste.
Induction Stove (बिजली का चूल्हा)
An induction stove or cooktop contains a copper coil. It allows direct induction heating, a very rapid and instantaneous temperature change. It is a clean way to cook food.
Coffee Maker (कॉफ़ी बनाने की मशीन)
A coffee maker is a machine that is used to brew the coffee.
Toaster (टोस्ट सेंकने वाला उपकरण)
A toaster is a small electrical appliance. It is used to toast the bread slices with radiant heat.
Pie Iron/Sandwich Maker (सैंडविच सेंकने वाला उपकरण)
A pie iron or sandwich maker is used to heat, and toast sandwiches.
Storage Unit (छोटी अलमारी)
A storage unit is used to store different kitchen items in one place.
Small Refrigerator (छोटा फ्रिज)
A small refrigerator is used to store milk, vegetables, fruits, and other eatables for a longer period.
Water Purifier (जल-शोधक)
It is a container with multiple filters. It filters biological contaminants, chemicals, solid particles, etc. from water. It is used to purify impure water and make it drinkable.
Storage Containers (सामान रखने के पात्र)
The storage containers are useful for storing various types of spices, lentils, rice, flour, etc.