Here are some Cooking Tips That Will help you out in your Kitchen .These are some of the very useful tips which my mom keeps telling me always.
1.When boiling milk, smear ghee on the edges of the vessel to prevent overflow.
2. Lemons stored in a sealed jar of water will produce more juice.
3. Lettuce keeps better if you store in refrigerator without washing first so that the leaves are dry. when you want to use wash it only that day.
4. When you burn yourself in the kitchen just spread mustard on the affected area. Leave it for a minutes and it will ease the pain and prevent blistering.
5. If you want to keep any salad fresh, first chill the plate in which you intend to serve the salad.
6. A few drops of lemon juice added to simmering rice will keep the rice separate.
7. Store mushrooms in paper bags rather plastic bags or trays. This stops them from becoming ‘slimy’ and prolongs their life.
8. When scalding milk, first rinse the pan in cold water to prevent sticking.It will help you out.
9. Before making popcorn on the stove , soak the kernels in water for 10 minutes. Drain the water, then pop as normal. The additional moisture helps the popcorn pop up quicker and fluffier .
10. While cooking cabbage, add a bay leaf. This will reduce the smell during cooking.
11. To boil a cracked egg, add some vinegar to the water and place the egg in it. The egg shell will remain inside.You will not face any problem during boiling eggs.
12. Don’t store bananas in a bunch or with other fruits. Separate your bananas and place each in a different location. Bananas release gases which cause fruits to ripen quickly. Separating them will keep them fresh longer.
13. Sprinkle some salt in a frying pan to prevent oil from splashing.
14. Baking soda is an extremely effective cleaner, Use it with vinegar to deodorize drains and clean stovetops and sink and marbels.
15. Add a little sugar while frying onions,they will turn pink or brown faster.
