New Delhi, Feb. 16 -- When I first shopped for a mixer grinder under Rs.5,000, I wasn't sure what to expect. Most budget options looked similar on paper, but I soon realised there's a big difference between specs and real-world performance. In an Indian kitchen, dry grinding masalas isn't much of a challenge - it's the wet grinding for chutneys, batter, and pastes that really shows what a grinder can do.

Some models struggle, clog, or slow down. Others tackle both wet and dry tasks without breaking a sweat, day after day. After reading reviews, checking features, and paying attention to real user feedback, I've shortlisted mixer grinders under Rs.5,000 that handle everyday grinding reliably. If you're looking for practical, budget-friend...