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Pine nuts may be roasted prior in large quantity, if used often, and packed in a freezer proof bag. These can be kept in the freezer for months without losing flavour. Do not allow moisture to touch nuts.
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To shine your brass artefacts, apply tamarind paste and scrub well with finely powdered dried mango leaves. Wash in cold water and scrub with soft and thin cotton cloth. For people abroad, you can jolly well carry a stock of dried mango leaf powder.
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If curds is too sour, drain for a while in a fine meshed colander to remove the whey. Transfer to A container, add enough milk for desired thickness and beat well. The whey can be used to Knead dough for chappatis, etc. to make them softer.
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Set lemon juice with sugar and a little salt in ice trays to make cubes which can be used to make instant lemonade.
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Rather than using food colors, use a mixture of limewater and turmeric to get (almost) tandoori color.
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Paint brass napkin holders with transparent nailpaint to keep there shine intact for a long Time.
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For a more decorative look frost the glasses as follows: Chill them in the freezer for 30 minutes. Pour some castor sugar in a plate. Dip the rim of each glass in this sugar. A frosty edge will form. Chill again for a few minutes. Pour liquid in carefully while serving. Insert a thin lemon sliced round, on rim for special effect.
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Store plain flour in clean ziplock bags in refrigerator, to keep insects from attacking it. This way the flour will stay fresh much longer.
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Place rolled puris in the fridge for ten minutes before frying them, they will consume less oil and will be crisper.
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If karanjias are used after too many days and feel stale, warm them for 1/2 to 1 minute in the microwave oven before serving. They will taste freshly fried.
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If instant coffee has set in a bottle due due humidity. Pour some hot water over it, dissolve and Refrigerate. Use in liquid form, and add as desired. Do not keep for too many weeks, as it May ferment.
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Dip amul butter wrapping in hot water, dry out. Use as handy butter paper, when out of stock.
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Shake the vegetables loose in the plastic bag before thawing, to distribute the heat evenly.
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Lemon juice when added to fruit like apples, bananas after cutting, and tossed lightly will prevent them from turning blackish immediately. This job can be simplified by using a small spray bottle spray the fruit.
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Use chilli oil ( given in tips and hints) instead of the ordinary oil, if you want to make the dish spicier.
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Make a decoction of tea leaves, mint, a bit of ginger. Mix in a dash of honey, sip hot to give relief from chest congestion.
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Ovens And Toaster
Use old shaving brushes to clean insides of ovens, toaster, etc. to reach the difficult corners, Crevices, etc.
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Place green fruits in a perforated plastic bag. The holes will allow air to circulate while retaining the ethylene gas that fruits produce during ripening.
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If you have peeled extra potatoes, keep them dipped in water and store in the refrigerator. They will remain for a couple of days.
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Battaries
To charge a used pencil battery, place its negative end near a candle flame and warm for five minutes. The battery will be as good new.
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