Read Desk. Boiling potatoes may seem like a very easy task, but the real problem sometimes lies in peeling it. It is difficult to peel a hot potato by holding it in hand and if the peel remains stuck to the potato after it cools down, then a large part of the potato gets wasted in removing it. Especially when large quantities of potatoes have to be prepared, this task may seem even more cumbersome.
Potato is used in many popular dishes made in Indian kitchen. From potato parathas, tikkis, chaat, samosas, sandwiches to many types of vegetables, boiled potatoes are required. In such a situation, if the potatoes are boiled thoroughly and also peeled easily, then the kitchen work can become quite easy. For this, try making slight changes in the method of boiling potatoes. Let us know how.
Do this small task before boiling
Instead of boiling the potatoes directly in water, first wash them thoroughly. After cleaning the soil and dirt, make a very light round line in the middle of the potato with a knife. Keep in mind that this cut should not be too deep, only a light line should be made on the peel.
Now take so much water in a vessel that the potatoes are completely immersed in it. Add some salt to the water and keep the potatoes to boil. As potatoes vary in size, their boiling time may also vary, so do not overcook them. When the potatoes become soft and a knife or fork goes in easily, turn off the gas.
Do this work immediately after boiling
After boiling potatoes, do not leave them in hot water for too long. Drain the water and immediately put the potatoes in cold water. If you want, you can take cold water in the vessel and add some ice cubes in it.
By suddenly putting hot potatoes in cold water, the peel shrinks and the peel starts separating easily from the lightly cut area made earlier. After keeping it in cold water for a few minutes, take out the potatoes and press lightly from both the sides. Many times the peel is easily removed by hand.
What will be the benefit of this method?
The biggest advantage of this method is that while peeling potatoes, one does not have to put much effort with a knife or peeler. Due to this, the inner part of the potato also gets exposed less and its wastage can be reduced. Also, if you have to peel several potatoes at once, this method can help save time.
However, keep in mind that over-boiling the potatoes can cause them to become too soft and fall apart when peeled. Therefore, keep the boiling time according to the size and variety of potatoes. Next time you boil potatoes, try this method of lightly cutting them before boiling and then using cold water. This can significantly reduce the hassle of peeling potatoes.
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