some useful tips,i wish to share with you all

COCONUT ORDEALS
Using skimmed milk powder made into a paste with water can be used as a substitute for coconut for thickness.

STORING GREENS
If they have some roots, dip those in a small container of water and keep in the refrigerator. Put them in a brown paper bag (before washing), seal and keep refrigerated. Wash, wipe off or drain off excess water and seal in a plastic bag. Wash, wipe off or drain off excess water, wrap in a towel and refrigerate. Even if curry leaes turn dark the flavor stays.

FREEZE PEAS
Peel, blanch, drain and pack in air tight containers and store in the freezer.

STORING PEAS
To store peas for a few days in the refrigerator-Refrigerate them without peeling. Should last 4-5 days.

RETAINING THE COLOR OF PEAS
To retain the color of peas, when you saute the peas, do not cover them. Cover them only once the mixture comes to a boil.

STICKY JACKFRUIT
Oiling hands and knife helps in reducing the stickiness while cutting and washing Jackfruit.

VEGETABLE ENHANCEMENTS

To make the onion brown & crispy fast just add a little bit of salt while cooking!After blanching green vegetables like French beans, spinach, green peas, plunge them in cold water to retain their colour and crunchiness.

ANT-FREE SUGAR

A few cloves in the sugar jar will keep ants at bay.

GARLIC SKIN

Soak the garlic flakes in water for five minutes before peeling - this keeps the garlic skins from sticking to the hands.

LONG LAST THE LEMONS!

Lemons last longer when refrigerated.

PICK LEMONS

The best lemons to pick are the ones that feel heavy and have a smooth, but a tight and coarse skin.

FRESH LEMONS

To get the maximum juice out fresh lemons and oranges, first bring them to room temperature and roll them under your palm against the kitchen slab before squeezing them.

RAW ONION SMELL

If you want to take the sharp smell of onions, and wish to use it as an accompaniment for an Indian dish. Sprinkle some salt, red pepper and lemon, and put it in the fridge for a few hours.