"Mera hath agya tha mixer me...and then." What exactly happened with Sanya Malhotra and 5 safety guidelines for mixer grinder usage at home

Kitchen appliances have made our lives easier. But, at the same time these electronic appliances call for extra care and attention in the kitchen. For instance, a mixer grinder has replaced the sil-batta but its usage in daily cooking calls for extra care, or you might also meet with an accident, as actor Sanya Malhotra did.

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What exactly happen with Sanya Malhotra

In an interview with Miss Malini, alongside co-stars Rajkummar Rao, Abhishek Banerjee, and Archana Puran Singh, Sanya recently revelaed an alarming real-life kitchen accident, where she injured her hand in a mixer-grinder. She said, “Mera hath agya tha mixer me. That cap flew and my hand went inside, and this finger (pinkie finger) got chopped, and they reconstructed it. Because people are like kaise hath agya, but it is the most common kitchen accident,” she shared, adding that this is what her doctor had told her.

Safety guidelines to follow while using a mixer grinder

When it comes to a mixer grinder, it uses high power and has sharp blades inside and hence its usage calls for extra care. Here are a few safety guidelines one should follow while using a mixer grinder.

Proper placement

When you switch on the mixer grinder it creates high intensity, hence, it is important to place it on a flat, stable, and dry surface before every use. This helps prevent the appliance from slipping or falling during operation.

If the surface is not smooth, the machine might vibrate, you could lose control and it can cause an accident. Also, make sure the machine is away from the edge of the kitchen counter to avoid accidental falls.

Keep your hands away from the blades

This is very crucial. The blades inside a mixer grinder are extremely sharp and rotate at high speed. Hence, hands, spoons, forks, or any metal objects should never be inserted into the jar while the appliance is running.

In case, any ingredients get stuck inside the jar, make sure to switch off the mixer, remove the jar from the machine and then use a spatula or spoon to fix it.

Ensure the lid is closed properly

Many times we are in a rush in the kitchen and that always increases the probability of accidents, especially, while using a mixer grinder. Before every use, users must check whether the lid is tightly and securely closed. An open or loose lid can cause ingredients to spill out due to the high speed of the blades.

It is advisable to hold the lid lightly while operating the grinder, especially when blending liquids or making pastes.

Avoid hot ingredients and overloading

When you blend ingredients in a blender jar, the blending mechanism creates heat; hence, blending anything that is already hot should be avoided at all costs. This might result in the ingredient splashing out in the kitchen and lead to kitchen messes. Also, avoid overloading the jar.

Switch off and unplug after use

We often have this habit of keeping the appliances plugged in, assuming they might be needed again soon. It is advisable to switch off and unplug the mixer grinder after every use to avoid electric shocks and accidental starting of the motor.