Kitchen Guide

On this page, I have tried to list a few helpful guide and tips for cooking and baking.

A) Conversion Chart: One of the most essentials in baking is to get the measurements right, since baking is very much a science. This small table will help you do that:

B) Kitchen Tips: A helpful tip is never a waste, specially not in kitchen. Here are few of mine:

Adding a pinch of salt to onions, while browning them ensures more even browning
Adding pinch of salt while cooking masalas and tomatoes speedens the process
Adding few fengugreek (methi) seeds to the idli batter makes the idlis softer
Adding a tbsp of milk to poha (flattened rice) makes fluffier poha
Adding 1-2 tbsp of milk while making the dough for rotis, makes softer rotis (Indian flatbread)
Crushing kasturi methi with fingertips while adding it to the curry, releases more aroma
Immerse coconut in water for 1/2 an hour to remove its husk
Garlic skins will come out easily if its slightly warm
Don't store potatoes and onions together. The smell of each other makes them rot faster
Soak cauliflower in warm salted water for some time to get rid of any insect present deep inside in the florets, not visible to naked eye
Add a pinch of soda bicarb to the water to boil peas etc. faster and also to retain their bright green colour
Rotate the chappatis at 45 degree while rolling to get perfect circular shape
Adding few drops of lemon juice or vinegar to rice makes it whiter while adding little ghee or oil separates the grains
To delay the process of melting of ice cream (or anything chilled) when serving, chill the serving dish as well in the refrigerator.