7 Desi Cooking Hacks That Still Work

Use a Roti Box to Keep Chapatis Soft:

You should store fresh rotis in a hot box with a cloth, as it keeps them warm for hours.

Add a Spoon of Curd to Onions for Faster Browning:

Adding spoonful of curd in onions while browning without burning.

Use Leftover Dal for Paratha Dough:

Make a leftover dal dough to make nutritious and flavorful parathas with no wastage.

Soak Onions in Water to Reduce Pungence:

Before using raw onions in recipes or salads, soak them in cold water to lesser down the sharpness.

Add a Pinch of Salt While Grinding Masalas:

It's a tiny bit of salt while grinding that helps spices blend smoother and also enhances their shelf life.

Drop a Silver Spoon in Milk to Prevent Spoiling:

This is old-school idea but its effective and placing a clean silver spoon isn boiling milk delay the spoilage.

Use Rice Water to Thicken Curries:

Use leftover water from boiled rice to make your dals and sabzis as a natural thickener, adding starch and flavor.