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Never place breads on uppermost or lowermost racks of the oven, especially the large ones, or the baking will not be even, and the insides might stay underbaked whilethe crust will become too dark and hard.
Soak all your brass lamps, vases curios etc.. in a bucket of water to which 3 inch diameter ball of tamarind chunk is added, for about 4 to 5 hours. Wash with JEF or any cream bathroom detergent. Dry thourougly and then apply brasso. This way it will retain the shine for more than 2 to 3 weeks!
Wash your Diamonds with Toothpaste on an old toothbrush. Then wash in clean water. They will sparkle!!
Cut off roots of fresh Dhania(coriander)leaves and pack in two to three sheets of news paper and refrigerate. Keeps upto a week or two fresh!
When your shower curtian turns mouldy, soak it in a bucket of water with 1/4 cup of bleach to 10 litres of water overnight. Bingo!! All the mould out! wash as usual.
To clean blender, mixer bowls easily, after emptying content, add a cupful of water, run for a few seconds. All clogged particles will easily get flushed out. Use this water to add to gravies, soups, etc.
Soyabean granules are a highly nutritional product, which may be used to thick gravies, soups, Etc. with ease. Soak a little in water beforehand. Crush to make smooth texture. Add as required.
Cover face with fresh clean peels of cucumber, potato, etc. (soaked in a little rosewater), relax For 15 minutes, remove peels and wash off with tap water. Pat dry with soft towel. Gives you a great fresh and rejuvenated feeling. You will almost feel your pores breathing back.
Use old shaving brushes to clean insides of ovens, toaster, etc. to reach the difficult corners, Crevices, etc.
For ease in rolling bhakris, etc. without soiling the rolling board, just slip the board into a Large polythene bag, and tuck the loose sides under the board, before placing it down. To roll other chappatis, just slip out the board from the bag.
When you are cooking brinjal add a spoon of milk so that the brinjal retain its colour without becoming black. You can add same while cooking banana or any other vegetable to retain the colour and taste will remain good.
Before putting the cake batter in the tin sprinkle some castor sugar then put the batter. It will give the cake an unusual sheen. from
You will get better results with mint pulao if you saute mint leaves in a teaspoon of butter oil before cooking with rice.
Top a fresh plain buttered toast with a sprinkling of chaat masala, peanut chutney, andhra pudi, Malaga pudi, etc. to added a change in monotony of bread butter jam or chutney.
To reduce bouts of cough, chew on dried pomegranate skins.
Do not sieve wheat flour with a very fine sieve, as all the bran and subsequently the fibre Will be lost.
Drop a capful of your favourite shower or bath gel into the water runnig into the tub or bucket. It will make your bath a pleasure and leave a lingering fragrance on you and in the bathroom For a long time
If instant coffee has set in a bottle due due humidity. Pour some hot water over it, dissolve and Refrigerate. Use in liquid form, and add as desired. Do not keep for too many weeks, as it May ferment.
Store plain flour in clean ziplock bags in refrigerator, to keep insects from attacking it. This way the flour will stay fresh much longer.
While cooking veggies with less water, in their own moisture, cover pan with a deep lid, pour About 150 ml. water in lid. This will quicken the cooking process by returning the steam formed inside back into the vegetable, as also it will retain the nutrients better. Even the flavour of the vegetable is noticeably better.
To ensure that the griddle (tawa) is hot enough before spreading dosa, sprinkle a little water over it. If it sizzles immediately, then the griddle is hot enough. Wipe with a
clean rag, proceed. Wherever day old bread is required, and you have only soft fresh slices, put in the toaster for A few seconds, till it is slightly dry, but not browned. Remove and all to cool completely before Using to crumble.
Always use a standard set of measuring instruments for your cooking. This Will save a lot of time on approximations, and additions-deletions. Also it will avoid searching for measuring gadgets at the last moment.
Place a kitchen towel under the legs of a rolling board, while making Chappaties. The board will not slip, and allow faster rolling.
If your oven glove is not protection enough and you hand still feels the heat, or if it is too large to fit you comfortably, line it with a few layers of newpaper.
Wipe rusted needles clean with kerosene or petrol. The rust will come off easily. Secure in a tiny pillow made of soft old material. This way they won t rust or get lost.
The basic pathod can be made at once, and divided into the various forms as desired, to make Variety, as well as reduce time and work.
Keeping a small lump of edible gum in the mouth, will bring relief to mouth boils and blisters.
Roasted wheat flour can be used in small quantities to thicken gravies, etc. Or reduce the Sharpness of extra salt which may have been added.
To pop gum crystals well, add a tsp. of wheat flour to the ghee in which it is popped. This way They pop better as also, they do not stick together or burn.
Dry pomegrante skin, break into small pieces, chew these now and then to reduce coughing Spasms.
Use any of the above leftover sabzis can be used to make masala parathas. Add the sabzi to Some wheat flour, add any other veggies if desired, like grated gourd, or greens, or carrot, Or just dry masalas like chilli powder, salt, dhania powder, turmeric. Add some oil too. Knead To a soft dough, and make parathas or puris as desired.
Cool and pour fenugreek water in any potted or other plant, it is nutritious for them. Do not Discard down the drain.
To get crystal clear icecubes use boiled water to make them.
If curds is too sour, drain for a while in a fine meshed colander to remove the whey. Transfer to A container, add enough milk for desired thickness and beat well. The
whey can be used to Knead dough for chappatis, etc. to make them softer.
To avoid handi dishes from burning at the bottom, place a tawa (griddle) on the fire, heat, place Handi on the griddle, put the flame on lowest. This will ensure that the
handi does not get any Excess heat, causing the contents to burn. Also choose a handi that has a heavy bottom.
Rub tomato juice on moistened stain on fabric or garment. The stain will eventually disappear. Then wash with soap suds as usual. Hang out to dry.
Use unpeeled potatoes wherever possible, the skin carries a lot of nutrition. Use peeled skins to Rub mirrors, and then wipe with soft moist cloth for a shine. Or place over face for a few minutes Like a pack, remove, wash with tap water for a fresh clean feel.
You will get better results with mint pulao if you saute mint leaves in a teaspoon of butter oil before cooking with rice. To season a new earthen handi, pour oily water in it (from cooking, like that rinsed from kadai, Etc.) for some time, rinse with plain water, and keep aside. Repeat process for 2-3 days as many Times as possible. Then use to cook, so the raw smell will go, as well as getting sturdiness.
Before cooking dal,pasta,rice etc.rub the sides of pot or cooker with little oil. This will prevent the water from boiling over in the pot or cooker -- Bharati from Denver
To shine your brass artefacts, apply tamarind paste and scrub well with finely powdered dried mango leaves. Wash in cold water and scrub with soft and thin cotton cloth. For people abroad, you can jolly well carry a stock of dried mango leaf powder . | 
