Some tips, here n there S#1

1. Do not throw flowers that remain fresh, when you clear the previous day flowers from the pooja place. Use them to make floating arrangement.
2. Metal spoons in salt and pickle containers will rust. Always keep plastic or wooden spoons in them
3. To keep baked goodies fresh for longer, wrap them in butter paper and store.
4. The water from your aquarium acts as a good feeder for your plants.
5. Empty airtight containers remain odor free if you keep a pinch a salt in them.

6. If you cook Indian food, you are bound to get turmeric stains on your clothes at one time or another. The good news is they're really easy to take out. Wash the stained clothes/kitchen linen immedeately in cool water and soap. Dry in the sun and the stain will fade to a very pale pink. Wash the article again and the stain will be gone! 


7. To get really soft chapatis, the trick lies in the kneading. The more you knead, the smoother the dough becomes and the smoother the dough is, the softer the Chapatis. Another secret to soft Chapatis is using fresh yoghurt or milk instead of water, to make the dough! When you're done kneading the dough and it is smooth, wet your hand with water and run it all over the surface of the ball of dough. Cover with a damp cloth and set aside for half an hour before using. 

8. Add some boiled rice while grinding for Dosa, this will give soft Dosas!
9. If you don't have any cream to add in the soup or gravy, add a mixture of butter and milk!
10. Always fry onions in a little oil and then grind. Raw onion paste will turn bitter immediately!
11. Add a pinch of salt while frying Puris or Pakoras - this will help absorb less oil!
12. Keep the Karela in water and add a pinch of salt in it for 1/2 hour to remove the bitterness of it!