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Instead of discarding extra roses from bouquets dry them and prepare a bouquet garni, a pot pourri of fragrance in a net sachet. Or dry, grind and mix powder with gramflour, store in a jar. For a refreshing bath scrub, to 1 tsp. mixture, add 1 tsp. curds, 1/2 tsp.honey. Scrub and wash. Use daily for a glowing skin.
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Make croutons in a jiffy. Cut 2 slices day old bread in small cubes. Heat a tbsp. of butter in a heavy pan, add cubes, and stir fry till they are crisp and golden brown.
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Always set puddings, jellies, etc. till very firm, but do not allow them to freeze hard. They will Lose their original lightness by doing so. Chill till well set in freezer, then transfer to chiller Or lower section of fridge. Return to freezer for just 10 minutes before serving.
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Sometimes oil begins to foam on heating to deepfry and rises dangerously in the pan. To dissipate the foam add a marble sized ball of tamarind to the oil.
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Foot Ware - Durability
Apply some transparent adhesive liquid over stitching of footwear, with a fine brush, to make Them last longer.
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Stain Removal
Rub tomato juice on moistened stain on fabric or garment. The stain will eventually disappear. Then wash with soap suds as usual. Hang out to dry.
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To access bindis easily, put them in a small photo album, like photographs. They will be not fall about and can be located very fast.
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To ripen bananas quickly keep them wrapped in a paper bag in a dark place.
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If instant coffee kept in a bottle hardens due to humidity, pour some hot water to dissolve it. Cool and refrigerate. Use as desired but not keep for too many weeks, as it may ferment.
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Always store kitchen ingredients in see through containers of either clear glass or plastic, for ease in locating, cleaning and keeping track of whats required to be refilled.
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If oil is by chance spilt on the non stick vessel while making dosa or chapatti then wipe it immediately using a paper napkin before it can settle on the edges of the non stick pan.
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To make a soft fluffy omelet heat a non-stick pan and add a little more butter than usual. Now beat the egg and stir briskly (even while frying) with a fork. This way more air goes in your omelet, making it light and fluffy. Cook till done and serve hot.
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Do not discard leftover mojo sauce. Add as a seasoning to clear and tomato or other similar soups.
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If you put more salt in curry (any) or you feel like you have put more salt then cut raw potato slices drop it in the curry dish and wait for half an hour. Potato slices will absorb all the excess salt.
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Face Scrub
While sieving maize flour do not throw away the upper rough husk. Use this mixed with gram or urad or masoor dal flour as a scrub, by making a paste with some curds and rose water. Your face will feel clean, fresh and healthy.
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To prevent overboiled milk from spilling out of the vessel,apply ghee or glycerene on the edges of the vessel.
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Add a little oil and turmeric powder to the dal before placing it in the cooker. It will get done in ten minutes flat.
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To cut any rolled rounds in desired shapes use a pizza cutter instead of a knife. You will get A better finish, and the round will not crease or pull with the knife.
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To remove tomato skin easily, blanch them in very hot water for 8-10 minutes. Remove, peel and chop or mash as required.
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Excess batter may be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days without turning sour. Do not add salt to that batter beforehand, and cover with a plaintain leaf. Add salt and mix a few hours before using.
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