Keep the gas stove in sim mode, after the dish gets the boiling state. Use the small burner always. So yr cylinder comes for long days

Add a pinch of soda-bicarbonate to spinach while blanching to retain its bright green colour.also never overcook greens as they will lose their colour,taste and vital nutrients.

When ever you fry something grease your frying pan with cooking oil and heat it for a min then clean it off if ever you use your frying pan for heating some curry. The frying items wont stick to your pan.

Adding turmeric will help pickles from getting spoilt.

For making soft sauce, add some paneer.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda while mixing the dough for 'chappathi' to make it soft.

To make the 'poori' more tastier, add one tablespoon semoline for each 100g wheat flour.

Dal will cook well, if you add a little sesame oil while cooking.

Add a pinch of sugar while cooking spinach, it will retain its green colour.

If a curry turns out too salty, garnish it with some grated coconut mix with cumin powder.

Soak almonds in warm water for a minute, if you need to peel them quickly.

If you want to make crispy potatoes or banana chips, sprinkle salt water over them while frying.