QuickTips Index
Making Soft Chapatis (Indian flatbread)
A quick tip on making really soft chapatis.
How to Powder Cardamom Easily - Cardamom Tip
Ever struggled with grinding small quantities of cardamom? Lots of Indian sweets require this aromatic spice, so knowing how to do this quickly and painlessly is a handy skill to possess!
Longer lasting fresh coriander!
How to make fresh coriander last longer!
No more lingering cooking smells!
How to get rid of cooking smells from your house!
Making Thicker Gravies
Never make another thin, watery curry again! Here's how...
Keeping Vegetables Green While Cooking
This clever tip teaches how to prevent green veggies from losing their color during cooking!
Using Old Chapatis to Make Tasty Snacks!
Never throw extra leftover Chapatis out again. Use them to make an Indian-style chip and dip or quesadillas!
Freshen Old Chapatis
One of the most commonly eaten staples with most Indian food, Chapatis often get left over. Here's how you can freshen old ones.
Make a Dill Digestive
Dill seeds have a carminative/ digestive effect. Here's how you can harness that property to make a simple and tasty digestive.
Pain-free Garlic Peeling
How to peel garlic with ease.
An easy way to crack and clean a coconut!
How to crack a coconut and remove the flesh easily.
Quick Chapatis, Parathas and Pooris (Indian flatbreads)
How to get almost instant chapatis!
Soy convenient!
Some clever uses for soybean granules.
Storing Fresh Coconut
How to store coconut so that it stays longer.
Make Fluffier Idlis
How to make softer, fluffier Idlis.
Homemade Exfoliator
Whether you have oily, dry or normal skin, here's the recipe for the perfect exfoliator for you.
Removing Turmeric Stains
How to get rid of Turmeric stains
Preserving Leafy Green Veggies
Leafy greens have a nasty way of wilting or going bad before you can get to using them. Here's how you can keep them around and usable for longer.
Lighter, fluffier Bhajias/Pakoras
How to cook lighter, fluffier Bhajias.
Splatter-free Frying!
How to fry chicken without making a mess.
Keep homemade pastes fresh for longer
How to extend the life of homemade pastes.
Getting the most out of limes and lemons
Tips on how to buy good limes and lemons and getting the most juice out of them.
Get rid of indigestion symptoms
Eaten too much and feeling under the weather? Zap the nausea, burning sensation, acidity and general uneasiness with ingredients from your own kitchen!
No more boil overs!
How to prevent milk from boiling over.
Salad Dressing Shaker
No need for whisks, bowls and other gadgets. Make salad dressing simple and hassle-free.