Kitchen Tips

1. Add cardamom peels to the tea canister, instead of throwing them away. It will lend a very subtle flavour of cardamom to every cup of tea you brew!

2. To prevent chopped brinjals from getting discoloured keep them in salted water, till required.

3. When adding flour to any liquid to thicken it, first mix the flour in a little liquid to make a smooth paste and then add it to the rest of the liquid and stir well. This will prevent lumps from forming.

4. Crush chikkis coarsely and use as nougat over cakes and ice creams.\

5. A handful of salt added to the rinsing water for glass and crockery will not only make them cleaner but sparkling clear.