If you also want to save time while cooking, then you can include these easy methods in your daily routine. Know these 9 smart hacks that make daily work easier.
1. Avoid watery eyes while cutting onions
The problem of burning and watering of eyes while cutting onions is common. To get some relief from this, you can keep the onion in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before cutting it. Chopping cold onions may be more comfortable for some people.
2. Keep green chillies fresh for a long time
To prevent green chillies from spoiling quickly, first separate the bad ones. Remove the stems and dry the peppers thoroughly and store in an airtight container lined with dry paper towels in the refrigerator. If moisture starts accumulating in the box, change the paper towel. This can help keep the peppers from rotting too quickly.
3. Extract more juice from lemon easily
Sometimes it is difficult to extract juice from lemon as it is hard. In such a situation, before cutting the lemon, press it lightly with your palm and roll it back and forth on the kitchen slab. This can soften the lemon and make it easier to extract the juice.
4. Store ginger properly
To ensure long life of ginger, keep it dry and clean. If it is to be used soon, it can be kept in a cool and dry place. To keep ginger longer, store it in a dry container or paper bag in the refrigerator.
5. Prevent tomatoes from spoiling
The way to store tomatoes depends on their maturity. Raw tomatoes can ripen at room temperature, while fully ripe tomatoes can be stored in the refrigerator if they are not to be used quickly. Wash tomatoes before using them and keep their surface dry before storing.
6. Make rice in bloom
If rice sticks together, wash it thoroughly with water before cooking. Add right amount of water according to the variety of rice and if necessary, keep it soaked for some time. After cooking, cover the rice and leave it for 5 minutes. Then separate gently with the help of a fork, so that the grains do not break.
7. Keep spices from burning
While making vegetables or curry, spices can burn quickly on high flame, due to which the taste of food can become bitter. Once the oil is hot, reduce the flame and stir continuously as you add the spices. This helps prevent the spices from burning.
8. Knead the dough for soft roti like this
While kneading the dough to make soft rotis, mix the water gradually instead of adding the water all at once. The dough should neither be too hard nor excessively sticky. After kneading, cover it and keep it for 15-20 minutes.
9. Keep green coriander fresh
Green coriander wilts quickly, especially when moisture accumulates in it. Remove bad leaves and wet parts before storing it. Then place in a clean, dry container lined with dry paper towels and refrigerate.
Keep these small things in mind in the kitchen
- Along with adopting kitchen hacks, it is also important to take care of cleanliness and proper storage.
- Use vegetables and fruits before they spoil, keep cutting boards and knives clean and do not leave cooked food at room temperature for long periods.
Not every task in the kitchen requires major changes. Everyday cooking can be made a little easier by adopting the right methods of cutting onions, storing vegetables and cooking rice.