
How To Boil Potatoes In Microwave
Learn how to boil potatoes in a microwave. You can use these potatoes to make any sabji/subzi, mashed potatoes, potato-based snacks etc.
Here I have shared how you can cook chopped potatoes in a microwave with a few tablespoons of water in just 8 minutes.
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Prep Time: 2 min | Cook Time: 8 min | Total Time: 10 min
Serves: 5 boiled potatoes
Ingredients:
4-5 medium-sized potatoes
2-3 tbsp water
Other items:
Microwave
1 microwave-safe bowl with a lid
Cling wrap, optional
Method:
Rinse the potatoes. Peel and chop them. Make sure they are all of the same sizes. This will ensure even cooking.
Add them to the microwave-safe bowl. Pour water. Cover with a lid. Make sure the lid has an opening so that the steam can escape.
If you don’t have a lid, then cover the bowl with a cling/plastic wrap. Poke the plastic with a fork or knife and make a few holes. This will help the steam to escape and prevent it from exploding.
Microwave on high for 7-8 minutes. Stir 1-2 times while microwaving.
Take the bowl out and check if the potatoes are fully cooked. If not, microwave for a few more seconds.
Perfectly cooked potatoes are ready!
Note: Depending upon the quality of the potatoes and the microwave the cooking time might change.
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How To Boil Potatoes In Microwave
Ingredients
- 4-5 medium-sized potatoes
- 2-3 tbsp water
Other items:
- Microwave
- 1 microwave-safe bowl with lid
- Cling wrap optional
Instructions
- Rinse the potatoes. Peel and chop them. Make sure they are all of the same sizes. This will ensure even cooking.
- Add them to the microwave-safe bowl. Pour water. Cover with a lid. Make sure the lid has an opening so that the steam can escape.
- If you don’t have a lid, then cover the bowl with a cling/plastic wrap. Poke the plastic with a fork or knife and make a few holes. This will help the steam to escape and prevent it from exploding.
- Microwave on high for 7-8 minutes. Stir 1-2 times while microwaving.
- Take the bowl out and check if the potatoes are fully cooked. If not, microwave for a few more seconds.
- Perfectly cooked potatoes are ready!
Notes
If you try this recipe, please share your experience with me by posting a picture of the dish using #temptingtreat and @temptingtreat on Instagram or you can also give your feedback in the comments section below.
Happy Cooking!

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2 Comments
Anonymous
potatoes took longer than 7-8 minutes in the microwave
Sneha Paul
yeah that can happen…cooking time depends on the quality of potatoes you are using, some varieties may take more time