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TEN UNTOLD COOKING TIPS

10 Secret Cooking Tips That No One Told You!

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From dealing with leftovers to making a dish appetizing, cooking tips are not just good for beginners but experts as well. Try these helpful tips and tricks that will save your time, energy and make the food nutritious too. (Images courtesy: Shutterstock)

02/11Boil It

While boiling potatoes, add a pinch of salt, it helps in peeling the skin easily.

03/11Soften It

Warm salt water softens the paneer and allows absorbing the gravy easily.

04/11Rank in Order
Cook the ingredients in a particular order to make the dish appetizing and tasteful. For example onions should be added first, then garlic and then ginger and tomato as each veggie has its own cooking time.

05/11Green Peas

Add sugar before you boil the peas to retain the bright green color.

06/11Dal Delight

Add a little oil while cooking dal to avoid frothing.
07/11Avoid Burn
Heavy bottom pan helps in preventing food from burning.

08/11Crunchy and Crispy

Rava can actually make the puris crunchy and crispy. Add 2-3 tbsp while kneading the dough.

09/11No String Attached

Cold and hot water treatment helps in separating thin noodles and pasta.10/11Fresh and Tasty
Steam helps in restoring moisture content of day-old muffins.

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