HOUSEHOLD TIPS

Appliances

Avoid long, uninterrupted use of your blender. Such misuse can overheat the motor and possibly cause a breakdown.

Keep the mixing bowl from slipping on the countertop when using a handheld mixer by putting a rubberised mat or a damp cloth underneath it.

Place a piece of plastic wrap over the top of your processor's bowl before you put on the lid. After processing, you'll discover that the usually splatter-splashed lid is spotless.

Dispel offensive odours from your microwave by placing a thick slice of lemon on a paper towel and microwaving it on high for about a minute and a half.

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Cooking Tips

To avoid browning of apples after cutting, apply a little lemon juice on the cut surface. The apples will stay and look fresh for a longer time.

While boiling milk, always add a little water in the vessel to avoid milk from sticking to the bottom.

You can also leave a spoon in the vessel in which the milk is being boiled at low heat so that it does not get burnt at the bottom.

Keep coriander leaves in a muslin cloth bag, in the refrigerator. They will remain fresh for a longer time.

Add a tablespoon of hot oil to homemade pastes of garlic, ginger or green chilli, along with salt to make it last longer and taste fresher.

Remove the stems of green chillies while storing them.This will help them stay fresh for long.

Store raisins in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will stay fresh for much longer.

While using ginger and garlic paste in curries, always use garlic at 60% ratio and ginger at 40% as ginger is very strong and will make your dish sharp and pungent.

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