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Friday, July 3, 2009


# To cook potatoes faster, cut them into half and add a pinch of turmeric.

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To make chapatis soft, leave the dough for 30min.


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Adding 1/2 tea spoon of sugar while cooking beetroot in cooker avoids the spreading/splashing of colour.


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Dip the knife in water while cutting boiled potatoes this avoids
sticking to the knife.

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Add Brinjal pieces or peeled smoked Brinjal in water for around
10min. Discard the water. This remove any bitter taste from them.

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Add a pinch of turmeric and a drop of oil to cook Toor dal faster.


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Wash rice in water and spread it on a cloth or a paper for drying for 20-30min
This separates the rice grains.

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Holding any spice powder packets directly above the dish while
cooking spoils the powder due to the hot vapours. Take out the required amount of powder on a spoon and then add it to the dish.

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Using a flat bottomed pan for cooking helps in equal distribution of heat.


Tips given by Sneha A. Chapke

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