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Cleaning Root Vegetables like potato
Use a plastic scrubber (round ball type) to scrub potatoes, beets, carrots etc. of mud, dirt, etc. from the crevices and curves easily. Keep the scrubber exclusively for this purpose only, for obvious reasons of hygiene.
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If your griddle is large enough make many teeny weeny dosas instead of one big one. Top them with a bit of chutney and sandwich them. Kids enjoy these and eat them much less messily.
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Stuffed veggies like bittergoutds and potatoes, etc. can be stored in freezer bags, and thawed as required. Make sure to thaw completely before proceeding to cook it. Or else it will crumble easily.
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To unmould chilled dishes quickly, dip container halfway into hot water for a few seconds and then unmould.
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If puffed rice is not crisp and crunchy, dry roast in a large heavy pan, stirring continuously, till quite hot. Cool back to room temperature. It will get back its crunchiness.
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Feel like gorging on chocolates and cannot resist. Pick a nice firm ripe tomato, and just sink your teeth into it. Allow the juice to overtake the cravings. Once into the habit, you will love munching tomatoes instead of chips!!! Juicy tomatoes eaten just as they are, are great tasters.
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Fridge
Place a tsp. of soda bicarb in a corner of the fridge in a small crucible. This will keep smells of foods in the fridge from permeating each other.
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If leaving white sauce to stand for an hour or two, spread melted butter on the surface so that it forms a thin film thereby preventing formation of skin.
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Place a tsp. of soda bicarb in a corner of the fridge in a small crucible. This will keep smells of foods in the fridge from permeating each other.
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Clean glasses
Wipe clean, glass of showcases, cars, windows etc. with a soft cloth dipped in the following: A strong solution of salt made by dissolving 2 tbsp. salt in 1 cup warm water.
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Add a leaf or two of fresh chopped mint to a glass of any mocktail to liven it up and add the minty zing to it.
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Never try to refreeze icecream which has melted completely due to reasons like electricity breakdown. The result will taste disastrous. Instead, add you favourite flavour or fruit and run in a mixie to make delicious milk shake.
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To preserve the white colour in cauliflower and cabbage, add a teaspoon of milk or milk powder while cooking.
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To make things easier, prepare enough to to make some tacos, some enchiladas, and even nacho chips. Store separately as shown in recipes and use as desired.
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Use any of the leftover salads to make a filling for a tasty sandwich. Spread some green Chutney on the slices before putting the filling.
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If your cutlery is discoloured by egg stains, crumble a sheet of silver paper and one teaspoon of salt in a glass of water. Put the spoons and forks in this and they will come out looking clean and shining in a few minutes.
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Save old toothbrushes for quick cleaning of those corner and grooves which are difficult to clean with larger brushes. eg. bottles, bathroom corners, tile joints, engraving on metals, etc.
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Quickest way to extract pure ginger juice, is to either pound or grate fresh ginger, sprinkle a wee bit of water, and put in a clean muslin cloth. Press out juice with thumb and fingers till only fibre remains.
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Freeze puree of grilled and mashed brinjals, and add to gravy vegetables to add that typical brinjal flavour or even thicken a gravy, in a jiffy. Add a little salt, lemon juice and turmeric to the puree before freezing.
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Always keep a couple of boiled potatoes (skins intact) handy in the fridge. They are very useful when in a hurry. Either bake them, or make a quick curry, or fry them. Eat them in a sandwich, or just plain with salt and pepper. Stir fry and add spices or make a quick paratha.
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