- When boiling milk, apply ghee on the edges of the vessel to prevent overflow.
- If you want to keep any salad fresh, first chill the bowl or tray in which you intend to serve the salad.
- While boiling corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar to help bring out the natural sweetness.
- If oil used for frying turns dark, add a teaspoon of white vinegar, cover with a lid and keep on slow flame.
- Toasting nuts, rice, rava and dal (lentils) before cooking with it increases its flavors considerably.
- When boiling potatoes, add a pinch of salt to the water. This will help peel the skin easily later.
- Use seasonal vegetables and freshest of the spices and try to make your own spice powders.
- Store curry and coriander leaves in airtight containers placed in the refrigerator.
- Don’t be hurry while cooking, cook in low flame, give little gap between each step.
- Have all the ingredients needed handy while cooking.
- Use stable and heavy bottom utensils when cooking as food tends to stick to the bottom.
- Use minimum number of ingredients and try various combinations to make out how each ingredient affects the flavor.
- A recipe is just a guideline, allow yourself to be guided by intuition, touch and feel of the ingredients.
- Set a happy mood with your loving smile. Your dish is going to taste gorgeous!

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