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Add a tiny piece of crushed ginger to tea, while boiling, for the extra zing especially during the winter.
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Soak tamarind in warm water for making fast and smooth paste.
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Cleaning Basins
Make a concentrated solution of bleaching powder and water. Apply on stained surfaces and wash basins in a bathroom (tiles, etc., not metallic), leave overnight. Wash clean with water next day. Will keep the bathroom sparkling.
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Cheese will stay fresh longer if wrapped in Clingfilm once seal is broken. Take care to refrigerate in the chiller tray section of the fridge to keep it good for days.
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If there is a lot of leftover paneer crummbs, dry in a warm oven. Fry till crisp and store in the fridge. Soften in boiling water, drain and add to thicken gravies of any vegetables and curries.
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Air out the sago seeds in hot sun for half an hour before frying, to get very well-fried sago. Sometimes the centres which stay hard, can be avoided by doing this.
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When there is party, prepare a menu well in advance. Introduce a new recipe only if tried, at least, once.
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If dried herbs are used in a recipe, crush them first to release their fragrance.
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Add a pinch of sodabicarb to spinach while boiling to retain its bright green colour. Also never overcook greens as they will lose thier colour taste and vital nutrients too.
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When a large serving is required use the julien recipe ( veggies cut into inch long thin strips) since more can be sizzled in one round. Or supplement this dish with the patties, etc. of the veg. sizzler.
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To keep the green colour of peas bright, put in boiling water and boil on high till done. Drain, pour very cold water over them, drain again. Use as required.
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A glass of warm water, to which the juice of 1 lemon, and a tsp. of honey has been added, help in weight loss if taken first thing in the morning, regularly.
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Store leftover dough and filling in freezer (properly packed) to make fresh parathas when required. Take care to thaw the ingredients before using.
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After polishing brassware with brasso, apply tamarind paste to the vessel , rub and then wash. This will make the shine last longer.
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Pot-plants - The next time you boil eggs, use the cooled water, which is now filled with minerals from the eggs, to give your pot-plants a good, nourishing drink.
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Tomatoes can be kept longer if kept in the freezer, this also helps, when the skins of the tomatoes have to be peeled, as it comes off naturally when the tomatoes thaw.
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Lime peels dipped in salt can be used to make coppers-bottoms sparkle. Rub with salt dipped peel. Leave for a minute. Scub with soap and wash.
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Soak almonds, pistachios, etc. in water for and hour or two, to ease slicing them. Drain and dab dry with a thick kitchen towel or clean cloth, before cutting.
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Always use a clean pair of kitchen scissors to trim edges of bread. Much neater and less messy edges as compared to those trimmed with a knife.
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Skillet
Heat used lemon peels in heavy iron skillets with some water and salt. Cover and allow to stand for an hour, before scouring gently with a soft steel scrubber and some dishwashinh soap. The skillet will come out very clean.
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