Household hints

February 2014 Hints

To test whether the baking powder that has been lying in the shelf is effective, mix 2tsp of Baking powder…

January 2014, Hints

If the batter for fitters like pakora or bonda or vada has turned watery, add a tablespoon of ghee to…

November 2013 Hints

Add ¼ tsp of Turmeric powder while boiling Potatoes, this will help Potatoes to cook fast. Similarly add a tsp…

February 2011 Hints

When cooking bitter gourd, add a few pieces of raw mango to remove the bitterness and add a little tang…

April 2010 Hints

If you are not sure about the quantity of water to be added while cooking rice, it would be a…

August 2013, Hints

Place a small quantity of rock salt wrapped in a muslin cloth in your biscuit tin to keep the biscuits…

January 2012 Hints

When using agar agar, soak it in a little cold water for a few minutes to allow it to swell.…

July 2013 Hints

When food is spaced apart inside the oven, it cooks better, evenly, and quickly Clean up your pantry once a…

February 2009 Hints

Coffee and tea stains can be removed from a garment, by rubbing the stained area with a cloth dipped in…

June 2013 Hints

Making Makki-ki-roti is a challenge as the roti keeps breaking while you are flattening the dough. To avoid this, add…

October 2011 Hints

While churning butter, add ice cold water.  Butter comes out easily. To spruce up Lettuce leaves, drown them in ice…

May 2013 Hints

If stored pickles dry up, heat the required amount of oil, cool and add to the jar to make the…

November 2011 Hints

To get rid of rust stains on tiles, dip a cloth in Kerosene and rub it on rust stains. Maintaining…

April 2009 Hints

Are you worried about limp deworn curtains? Well, soak them in one bucket of water mixed with one cup epsom…

April 2013 Hints

To prevent tools from rusting in the tool box, put a few pieces of coal in your tool box. To…

March 2012 Hints

Occasionally you can scrub your cutting board with a paste made from Soda-bi-carbonate, Salt, and water to make it stain…

March 2013 Hints

While cutting a Pineapple, wrap the spiky crown with a thick towel and hold it in the left hand in…

January 2013 Hints

Keep Rawa / Semolina in the Oven for 1 minute and store to avoid the Rawa getting infested with insects.…

May 2012, Hints

During rainy season, it is very common to find mildew and mold on the shower curtains.  Wash the curtains in…

October 2010 Hints

To sharpen your kitchen knife, just wet the knife and sharpen it on the protruding circle at the back of…