Kitchen Tips and Tricks

• Soak potatoes and eggplants in water to avoid discoloration
• Soak almonds in a hot water for about 10 - 15 mins and skin will come off easily
• Do not refrigerate the tomatoes to prevent them from loosing the flavor and develop the soft texture  
• Wash vegetables and fruits before peeling and cutting to preserve the water soluble vitamins
• Add a pinch of salt and a pinch of turmeric powder while cooking potatoes to cook it faster
• Try to use a big kadhai (Chinese Wok) while cooking Chinese food and cook it on a high flame to preserve the crispy texture of the vegetables
• After making dough for roti, cover it up and let it rest for about 25 - 30 mins to make soft rotis
• Add 1 tbsp of hot oil to the dough while making kachoris or kulchas or any Indian puff bread
• Add a pinch of salt and 1 tbsp of oil to any homemade pastes (like green chilli paste, ginger-garlic paste) to make it last longer and taste fresher
• To remove black stains of a cooker or any vessel, add a piece of lemon and a cup of water in it. Heat it for few mins and wash immediately