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MaintainIng cast-iron pans

Seasoning prevents a cast-iron pan from rusting and creates a non-stick surface. To season cast-iron pans Brush shortening or vegetable oil over the entire inside surface, then heat the pan in the oven for an hour at 350F. Cool and wipe with a dry towel. It’s ok to use (a …

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Kuzhambu milagai thool

Ingredients Whole red chillies – 250 gm Coriander seeds – 200 gm Cumin seeds – 200 gm Whole peppercorns – 50 gm Method Sun dry all these ingredients well and grind it into a fine powder. This can be used for a variety of curry recipes and while sauteing vegetables. …

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Pink Book on safe nutritious food at home.

Food regulator Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI, Government of India) has released “Pink Book” as a part of their initiatives on ‘safe and nutritious food at home’ to create awareness about healthy food items and ways to test common adulterants at home It’s a very good one with …

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      If dried herbs are used in a recipe, crush them first to release their fragrance.   ·        Add a few pinches of turmeric and a small spoon of ghee to dal before pressure cooking. This will impart a better flavour to the dal.     ·        Use a knife …

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Lemon Flavour

 {backbutton}{loadnavigation}   In case, if the recipe needs lemon flavour to be added to the dish, add lemon drops towards the end of the cooking process and remove the dish from heat shortly after mixing. Do not heat it for a long time which may alter the taste. {loadnavigation}{backbutton}

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