Friday, December 10, 2010

Useful Cooking Tips - 1

My Kitchen
Dear woman of the house,

Many times, we have seen that one cannot get the right information about items to store and how to use them. I think the tips below may help you to get ride off on such uncommon problems. Let me explain it one-by-one.

* Almonds: To remove the skin of almonds easily, soak them in hot water for 15-20 minutes.

* Ants: Putting 3-4 cloves in the sugar container will keep the ants at bay.

* Biscuits: If you keep a piece of blotting paper at the bottom of the biscuit container, it will keep biscuits fresh for a longer time.

* Butter: A butter box is a convenient kitchen container designed to store and protect butter from exposure to air and external odors, helping to keep it fresh and spreadable. Typically made of plastic or glass, butter boxes come in various sizes and styles to suit different preferences and storage needs.

* Apples: Apply some lemon juice on the cut surface of the apple to avoid browning. They will look fresh for a longer time. Do you know that Apple cider vinegar is often touted as a natural remedy for weight loss, with some claiming that it can help boost metabolism and reduce appetite when incorporated into a balanced diet and exercise routine. However, scientific evidence supporting its effectiveness for significant weight loss is limited, and it should be used cautiously as part of a holistic approach to health and wellness.

* Banana: Apply mashed banana over a burn on your body to have a cooling effect. A banana box for kid's school is a convenient and eco-friendly lunchbox alternative designed with compartments to store a variety of healthy snacks and a sandwich, all while promoting sustainability and reducing single-use plastic waste. Its vibrant colors and playful design make it an appealing choice for young students, ensuring a fun and practical way to carry their meals to school.

* Bee and Scorpion Sting Relief: Apply a mixture of 1 pinch of chewing tobacco and 1 drop of water. Mix and apply directly and immediately to the sting; cover with band aid to hold in place. Pain will go away in just a few short minutes.

* Bitter Gourd (Karela): Slit Karela in the middle and apply a mixture of salt, wheat flour and curd all round. Keep aside for 1/2 an hour and then cook. Bitter gourd powder is a versatile ingredient used in cooking to add a hint of bitterness and depth of flavor to a variety of dishes, particularly in South Asian cuisine. It is made by dehydrating and grinding bitter gourd, making it a convenient seasoning for soups, stir-fries, and spice blends.

* Celery: To keep celery fresh for a long time, wrap it in aluminum foil and place it in the refrigerator. You can even use Celery powder, a versatile seasoning derived from dried and ground celery seeds or stalks, adding a delightful earthy and herbaceous flavor to a wide range of dishes, from soups and stews to marinades and salads. Its natural saltiness makes it a popular choice for flavoring without excessive sodium, making it a healthier alternative to traditional salt in cooking. 

* Burnt Food: Place some chopped onion in the vessel having burnt food, pour boiling water in it, keep for 5 minutes and then clean or use burnt foot cleaner.

* Chili Powder: Keeping a small piece of Hing (asafetida) in the same container will store chili powder for long time.

* Chopping: Use a wooden board to chop. It will not blunt the knife. Don't use a plastic board, small plastic pieces may go with the vegetables. Variety of a Chopping wooden board involves using a sharp implement, such as a knife or an axe, to cut and shape the wood, making it a fundamental technique in woodworking and culinary arts. Precision and proper technique are essential to achieve clean and accurate cuts while ensuring safety throughout the process.

* Coriander/Mint
: You can use dried coriander and mint leaves in coarse powder form in vegetable curry or chutney, if fresh ones are not available. Pure and natural Mint powder is a finely ground herbal extract, free from additives or preservatives, offering a refreshing and aromatic addition to culinary creations and beverages. It captures the essence of fresh mint leaves, delivering a burst of cool, minty flavor to elevate your dishes and drinks.

To keep them fresh for a longer time, wrap them in a muslin cloth and keep in the fridge. Muslin cloth for the kitchen is a versatile and lightweight fabric ideal for straining liquids, wrapping herbs, or covering dough while it rises, making it an indispensable tool for cooking and baking enthusiasts. It's fine weave allows for efficient filtration and a wide range of culinary applications, making it a must-have in any well-equipped kitchen.

* Cockroaches: Put some boric powder in kitchen in corners and other places. Cockroaches will leave your house. Looking to rid your home of pesky cockroaches? This herbal powerful cockroach killer is the solution you need, effectively eliminating these unwanted guests and ensuring a pest-free environment for your family.

* Coconut: Immerse coconut in water for 1/2 an hour to remove its huts. An automatic coconut scraper is a convenient kitchen appliance that effortlessly shreds fresh coconut meat, saving time and effort in food preparation. With its motorized rotating blade, it ensures quick and efficient coconut grating for a variety of culinary uses.

Have a nice cooking day at home...!!!


Top 3 Questions and Answers on "Special Cooking Tips."

1. Question: What's the best way to prevent overcooking meat?
Answer: Use a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches the desired internal temperature without overcooking.

2. Question: How can I add depth of flavor to my dishes?
Answer: Experiment with herbs, spices, and aromatics to enhance the complexity of your cooking.

3. Question: What's a quick tip for making creamy sauces without dairy?
Answer: Blend-soaked cashews or silken tofu with vegetable broth for a dairy-free creaminess in your sauces.

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01. My Kitchen : Dum Aloo (1st Serv)
02. My Kitchen : Baingan Masala (2nd Serv)
03. My Kitchen : Vej Karela (3rd Serv)
04. My Kitchen : Gobhi (Cabbage) & Kaju Vej (4th Serv)
05. My Kitchen : Carrot Salad (5th Serv)
06. My Kitchen : Spinach (Palak) & Saag (6th Serv)
07. My Kitchen : Dahi & Pudina ki Chatny (7th Serv)
08. My Kitchen : Hara Dhaniya (Coriander) ki Chatny (8th Serv)
09. My Kitchen : Simple Chiken Curry (9th Serv)
10. My Kitchen : Caramel Custard (10th Serv)
11. My Kitchen : Aloo Pizza (11th Serv)
12. My Kitchen : Fried Fish - Masala (12th Serv)
13. My Kitchen : Meat Curry (13th Serv)
14. My Kitchen : Veg Shelgma (14th Serv)
15. My Kitchen : Spinach Raita (15th Serv)
16. My Kitchen : Punjabi Choley (16th Serv)
17. My Kitchen : Mango Mousse (17th Serv)
18. Sukadi : The Nutritious Food you never forget! (18th Serv)
19. Breakfast : The Good Habit for everyone!
20. Bohri’s Delicious Servings: Sheer Khurma (19th Serv)
21. Bohri’s Paya (20th Serv)
22. Breakfast : The Belly Rules the Mind
23. Shrimp Stuffed Papaya (21st Serv)
24. Hakka Noodles: A Nutritious Recipe (22nd Serv)
25. Mixed Vegetable Soup (24th Serv)
26. Kolhapur Special Misal Pav : Spicy Curry With Bread (25th Serv)
27. Salad Wrap (26th Serv)
28. Omelette with Sprouts and sev (27th Serv)
29. Chicken Curry (28th Serv) : Sunday Special Night
30. How To Make Crab Curry? (29th Serv)
31. Common Tips while making rice - 1
32. Roti : My Views From Kitchen
33. Making of Chapattis (30th Serv)
34. Notes To Remember While Making Chapattis - 1
35. Chapatti : A Map Of Australia - 2
36. Making of Chapatti : Another Technique - 3
36. Making of Pooris (31st Serv)

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Baby Changing Table

Yeah! It is very difficult to change the diapers for newly parents. What is the solution they should have search for their beloved baby? Is it there any option to get ride off them from such a difficulty? Yes! It is the baby changing table. I think this accessory can help them a lot and make free them from various questions. They just need to go at this space to find out the suitable and affordable baby changing table right now.

Monday, October 11, 2010

Outdoor Wall Lighting : Just Set Your Mood

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Parathas (32nd Serve)

Dear Women of the House,

ParathaI know while reading the heading of this article naturally your mind recalled many types of Parathas like Aloo Paratha, Lachha Paratha, Mooli Paratha, etc.

A paratha an Indian flat-bread that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It is one of the most popular unleavened flat-breads in Indian cuisine and is made by pan frying whole-wheat flour on a Tava.

Today we will see how to make taste parathas.

Ingredients: (For 6-8 parathas)

Aata - 2 cups
Water - 1 cup
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Bland Oil or Ghee - 1/2 cup

Method to make Parathas:

Using the Aata, salt and water, make and knead the dough, and put the tava on to heat, exactly as for chapattis.

Fill half a small bowl with the oil or ghee, and keep it handy next to the plate of dry atta. Knead the dough briefly and divide it into portions about 1 and 1/2 times larger than for chapattis.

In exactly the same way as for chapattis, roll one portion into a roti as thin as you can. Smear 1/2 tsp oil all over the surface. Fold it in half, smear oil over the surface again and fold again. Roll it out, doing your best to maintain the triangular shape.

For parathas, the Tava should be a little less hot than for chapattis. Test by sprinkling a pinch of dry atta on it; it should take 5 seconds to turn brown. When it is at the right temperature, place the paratha gently on it and start rolling out the next one. As soon as the upper surface of the paratha begins to rise i blisters, turn it. Smear the surface with 1/2 tsp oil, and when the underside begins to show flecks of brown turn it again and smear oil on that surface. Press down around the edges with the tongs or the back of the teaspoon, and cook a minute or so more on each side till both are a rich brown.

Remove the paratha and put it in a basket, which you have lined with foil on top of a napkin. Repeat till all the parathas are made.

Note: You can reheat parathas quite successfully by toasting them on the direct flame, as in the last step of making chapattis. They come up almost as good as new.

Now taste the paratha with your beloved hubby and wait for his answer.

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02. My Kitchen : Baingan Masala (2nd Serv)
03. My Kitchen : Vej Karela (3rd Serv)
04. My Kitchen : Gobhi (Cabbage) & Kaju Vej (4th Serv)
05. My Kitchen : Carrot Salad (5th Serv)
06. My Kitchen : Spinach (Palak) & Saag (6th Serv)
07. My Kitchen : Dahi & Pudina ki Chatny (7th Serv)
08. My Kitchen : Hara Dhaniya (Coriander) ki Chatny (8th Serv)
09. My Kitchen : Simple Chiken Curry (9th Serv)
10. My Kitchen : Caramel Custard (10th Serv)
11. My Kitchen : Aloo Pizza (11th Serv)
12. My Kitchen : Fried Fish - Masala (12th Serv)
13. My Kitchen : Meat Curry (13th Serv)
14. My Kitchen : Veg Shelgma (14th Serv)
15. My Kitchen : Spinach Raita (15th Serv)
16. My Kitchen : Punjabi Choley (16th Serv)
17. My Kitchen : Mango Mousse (17th Serv)
18. Sukadi : The Nutritious Food you never forget! (18th Serv)
19. Breakfast : The Good Habit for everyone!
20. Bohri’s Delicious Servings: Sheer Khurma (19th Serv)
21. Bohri’s Paya (20th Serv)
22. Breakfast : The Belly Rules the Mind
23. Shrimp Stuffed Papaya (21st Serv)
24. Hakka Noodles: A Nutritious Recipe (22nd Serv)
25. Mixed Vegetable Soup (24th Serv)
26. Kolhapur Special Misal Pav : Spicy Curry With Bread (25th Serv)
27. Salad Wrap (26th Serv)
28. Omelette with Sprouts and sev (27th Serv)
29. Chicken Curry (28th Serv) : Sunday Special Night
30. How To Make Crab Curry? (29th Serv)
31. Common Tips while making rice - 1
32. Roti : My Views From Kitchen
33. Making of Chapattis (30th Serv)
34. Notes To Remember While Making Chapattis - 1
35. Chapatti : A Map Of Australia - 2
36. Making of Chapatti : Another Technique - 3
36. Making of Pooris (31st Serv)

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Making of Pooris (31st Serv)

Dear Women of the House,

You know what the name puri comes from the Sanskrit word पूरिका (pūrikā)? Yeah! It is true. "Puri" is most commonly served at breakfast. It is also served at special or ceremonial functions, as part of ceremonial rituals along with other vegetarian food offered in prayer as prasadam.

PooriI think all you have to serve this crispy, golden bread with any dish - vegetarian or otherwise - and your favorite pickle. The perfect Poori is pale golden in color and puffed up almost like a ball!

Ingredients:

Atta - 1 cup
Water - 1 cup or 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup milk
Maida - 1 cup
Salt - 1 tsp
Bland Oil for deep frying - 1 cup

Method to make Pooris:

Using all the ingredients except the oil, make the dough in exactly the same way as for chapattis. Knead well and allow to rest for at least an hour.

Knead the dough briefly and divide into portions about the same size as for chapattis, and roll out.

Since pooris cook faster than other rotis, it is often suggested that you roll them all out before you start cooking them. But they have to be kept separate, which means that on top of each one as you roll it out you must put a piece of clean paper, foil or plastic film. If you do this ahead of time (e.g., before the arrival of guests), cover the whole arrangement with a barely damp cloth to prevent them drying out.

Pour the oil into a medium sized kadhai, to fill it to a depth of 3-5 cm. Set the pan on medium heat, and let the oil get really hot - it should be just short of smoking. Lower a poori gently into the hot oil with the help of a spatula or slotted spoon. It will sink at first, then, as it rises, keep pushing it down into the oil with small quick strokes. Within a few seconds it will puff out, and the underside will have turned golden brown. Turn it over and cook for a few seconds more till the other side turns gold.

Lift out and place on a plate lined with absorbent paper to blot up excess oil. When the next poori is ready to be blotted, put the first one into a serving basket lined with napkin over which you have placed a sheet of foil.

Note: Do not try to reheat pooris; just make as many as you think will be eaten at one time.

Variations: Add 2 tablespoon semolina to the flour when kneading the dough. The pooris would not be so soft, but they will stay puffed longer. Finally, the choice is yours.

So, try it out!

Top 3 Questions and Answers in one sentence on Special Tips to make delicious "Making of Pooris"

1. Question: What is the key to achieving perfectly puffed and delicious pooris?
Answer: The key is to knead the dough with warm water, allowing it to rest, and roll it evenly for uniform puffing during frying.

2. Question: How can I prevent pooris from becoming too oily when frying?
Answer: To prevent excess oil absorption, ensure the oil is hot enough before frying and use a slotted spoon to gently press down on the pooris while frying.

3. Question: What are some creative variations or additions to traditional pooris to make them even more delicious?
Answer: You can enhance the flavor by adding spices like ajwain or crushed cumin seeds to the dough, or make stuffed pooris with potato, paneer, or spinach fillings for a unique twist.

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02. My Kitchen : Baingan Masala (2nd Serv)
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04. My Kitchen : Gobhi (Cabbage) & Kaju Vej (4th Serv)
05. My Kitchen : Carrot Salad (5th Serv)
06. My Kitchen : Spinach (Palak) & Saag (6th Serv)
07. My Kitchen : Dahi & Pudina ki Chatny (7th Serv)
08. My Kitchen : Hara Dhaniya (Coriander) ki Chatny (8th Serv)
09. My Kitchen : Simple Chiken Curry (9th Serv)
10. My Kitchen : Caramel Custard (10th Serv)
11. My Kitchen : Aloo Pizza (11th Serv)
12. My Kitchen : Fried Fish - Masala (12th Serv)
13. My Kitchen : Meat Curry (13th Serv)
14. My Kitchen : Veg Shelgma (14th Serv)
15. My Kitchen : Spinach Raita (15th Serv)
16. My Kitchen : Punjabi Choley (16th Serv)
17. My Kitchen : Mango Mousse (17th Serv)
18. Sukadi : The Nutritious Food you never forget! (18th Serv)
19. Breakfast : The Good Habit for everyone!
20. Bohri’s Delicious Servings: Sheer Khurma (19th Serv)
21. Bohri’s Paya (20th Serv)
22. Breakfast : The Belly Rules the Mind
23. Shrimp Stuffed Papaya (21st Serv)
24. Hakka Noodles: A Nutritious Recipe (22nd Serv)
25. Mixed Vegetable Soup (24th Serv)
26. Kolhapur Special Misal Pav : Spicy Curry With Bread (25th Serv)
27. Salad Wrap (26th Serv)
28. Omelette with Sprouts and sev (27th Serv)
29. Chicken Curry (28th Serv) : Sunday Special Night
30. How To Make Crab Curry? (29th Serv)
31. Common Tips while making rice - 1
32. Roti : My Views From Kitchen
33. Making of Chapattis (30th Serv)
34. Notes To Remember While Making Chapattis - 1
35. Chapatti : A Map Of Australia - 2
36. Making of Chapatti : Another Technique - 3