tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37386427025142331272024-03-05T12:34:05.226-08:00Mom's Kitchen SecretsAkshay Shirsathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08230873537222893786noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3738642702514233127.post-42858484606737244872009-07-03T06:36:00.000-07:002009-07-03T06:53:21.566-07:00Tips From a Reader<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://momskitchensecrets.blogspot.com"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 290px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCnuEkfiuAV6KD0T27xp2o2XHl1r0MHX1WhmFX2UTWhpXDnwDe4qKJDCjYlPcv6LwK6Ai0dX0OikE1VlRXccFbxFUrvppI1_x4WZx9Yunec-7aePF6Cd_vxkIEvd_Wo6kljms99KZEfj8A/s400/bafta-food-low-res-10-340.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354231178270402786" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">#</span> To cook potatoes faster, cut them into half and add a pinch of</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">turmeric.</span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />#</span> To make chapatis soft, leave the dough for 30min.</span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />#</span> Adding 1/2 tea spoon of sugar while cooking beetroot in cooker avoids the spreading/splashing of colour.</span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />#</span> Dip the knife in water while cutting boiled potatoes this avoids</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">sticking to the knife.</span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />#</span> Add Brinjal pieces or peeled smoked Brinjal in water for around</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">10min. Discard the water. This remove any bitter taste from them.</span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />#</span> Add a pinch of turmeric and a drop of oil to cook Toor dal faster.</span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />#</span> Wash rice in water and spread it on a cloth or a paper for drying for 20-30min</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">This separates the rice grains.</span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />#</span> Holding any spice powder packets directly above the dish while</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">cooking spoils the powder due to the hot vapours. Take</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">out the required amount of powder on a spoon and then add it to the</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">dish.</span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />#</span> Using a flat bottomed pan for cooking helps in equal distribution of heat.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Tips given by Sneha A. Chapke</span><br /></span>Akshay Shirsathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08230873537222893786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3738642702514233127.post-28365537958564156522009-06-25T09:06:00.000-07:002009-06-25T09:49:07.220-07:00Useful tips on cooking<span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">These are everyday using tips in cooking which not only eases the work in the kitchen but also adds flavor to your food.<br /><br />>></span>Dusting nuts before chopping them in the food processor, keeps them from sticking to the food processor</span><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">>></span>If you wrap coriander in a paper and then keep it in the fridge it will stay fresh for a longer time</span><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">>></span>Store lemons in a sealed jar of water they will produce twice the juice.</span><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">>></span>Immerse eggs in a vessel of cool salted water, if it sinks it is fresh in the other case throw it away</span> <span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">>></span>Add a little milk to water while cooking cauliflower to keep it white</span><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">>></span>Before scaling fish rub vinegar on it this will make scaling easier</span><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">>></span>Wet onions before peeling, it is easier to peel them</span><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">>></span>To keep the color of rice bright white while cooking add a few drops of lemon juice</span><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">>></span>Divide vinegar in two different bottles, then add boiled water and leave it for a week.You'll have twice the quantity of vinegar having the original strength </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">>></span>To slice meat easily partially freeze it</span><br style="font-family: arial;">Akshay Shirsathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08230873537222893786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3738642702514233127.post-79141579945835339522009-03-26T07:00:00.000-07:002009-03-26T07:29:57.185-07:00HOMEThis blog is all about yummy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">recipies</span> that ma mom told me.<br />You can get all types of dishes here.<br />We also update the dishes as per readers request.<br />So if you got to have any <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">recipies</span> updated here then please contact me on <a href="mailto:fx_aky_es@yahoo.com">fx_aky_es@yahoo.com</a><br />Please share your opinions , views and queries by commenting to the recipie article...<br />Also you can send me your suggestion emails for making this blog a good hit in recipies...!!!<br />If readers got any fantastic recipies and tips, then they can share it here in the <span style="color:#330099;"><strong>"my recipie section".</strong></span><span style="color:#000000;">It will be posted here with the author's name.</span><br />If anyone got a good recipie blog or a site then they can surely have a link exchange with me.<br />This site will be shifted to own domain if readers like it... 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