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Store mushrooms in paper bags rather plastic bags or trays. This stops them from becoming 'slimy'and prolongs their life.
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While steaming fish, place a piece of cheesecloth at the bottom of the pan. The fish can be lifted out without breaking.
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To peel an orange or a tomato less messily, dunk it in hot water for a minute or two and then in cold water for the same amount of time. You will have an easy to peel orange or tomato.
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When boiling milk, smear ghee on the edges of the vessel to prevent overflow.
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To a plain carrot soup add a touch of ginger and it becomes really tangy.
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To store fish longer and freasher, clean it, apply turmeric and salt and put it in the freezer.
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Potatoes have their nutrients in their skin. So try using potatoes without peeling it.
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Whenever vegetables or dal is cooked in water, many nutrients are left back in the water. So do not throw it away. Instaed use it when making some gravies or soups.
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To cut meat easily, freeze it for some time before cutting.
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Apply oil on wooden chopping board so tha it will protect from bacteria.
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Use heavy bottomed vessel to make upma, kheer etc to prevent burning.
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Grind some common salt in your mixer/grinder for some time every month. This will keep your mixer blades sharp
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Keep spoon in the vessel while boiling milk at medium heat. It will avoid sticking the milk at the bottom of the vessel.
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Use a wooden board to chop. It will not blunt the knife. Don`t use a plastic board, small plastic pieces may go with the vegetables.
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To keep celery fresh for a long time, wrap it in aluminum foil and place in the refrigerator.
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When chopping herbs, toss a little salt onto the cutting board; it will keep the herbs from flying around.
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When chopping herbs, toss a little salt onto the cutting board; it will keep the herbs from flying around.
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Soak the garlic flakes in a cupful of water for five minutes before peeling.
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Soak onions in milk for a little while before frying, they'll turn out crispy and crunchy.
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To brown onions faster, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the onions while frying.
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