Tip of the Day

" To keep herbs tasting fresh 

for up to a month, 

store whole bunches, 

washed and sealed in 

plastic bags, in the freezer.

When you need them, 

they'll be easier to chop, 

and they'll defrost the minute

 they hit a hot pan".

Tip of the Day

To keep cauliflower white while cooking - 

    add a little milk to the water

Tip of the Day

To make PANEER, (Indian Cheese)

boil 4 cups milk.  Add 2 table spoon lemon juice, stirring constantly until the milk thickens and curdles.

Strain through a muslin cloth.

Press under a heavy weight until flat.

Tip of the Day

" Cottage Cheese (Paneer) will remain fresh for longer

if you keep it in a container filled with water in the fridge "

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"  To boil potatoes faster,

add a little turmeric powder

&

oil to the water  "

Tip of the Day

While grinding for the AVIAL 

(a famous mixed vegetable curry of Kerala, South India)

instead of water, use Yoghurt along with Coconut, 

Green Chili and Cumin Seeds