Hurry to cook dal - Add a little oil and turmeric powder to the dal before placing it in the cooker It will be done in just 10 minutes Guaranteed

Storing Mushrooms;- Cover mushrooms with a damp cloth or keep them in a paper bag with holes poked in the bag for ventilation This will keep them dry

Preserve Lemon by rubbing a little coconut oil on them and place them in an open tray in the refrigerator They will keep them fresh for atleast 10 days

If Bottles are Dirty-- If the bottle brush just doesn t cut it fill the bottle half-full of warm soapy water and add a handful of split peas Shake vigorously

Save rice from insects - Dry 50 g of mint leaves powder them and add to 10 kg of rice This will keep insects away AND will also add a delicious flavor to the cooked rice

When cooking something in a pressure-cooker add a little tamarind or a small piece of lemon along with water It prevents the inside of the vessel from getting dis-colored

When you see too many lizards and cockroaches around the house all you ve to do is keep empty egg-shell halves at those places You will never see a lizard again on that spot

To clean oil containers or flasks without a mess add bits of old newspapers a little soap powder and water shake well and then clean it with water The container will sparkle like new

If your Omelet Pan is Sticky-- Don t use soap and water on it now Pour a small mound of salt in it and scrub it with a paper towel moistened with cooking oil Wipe it out with a clean paper towel

After opening a bottle of sauce first introduce a drinking straw into the bottle all the way down turn it clockwise and anti clockwise and then take out the straw This way the sauce will flow freely

Boiling potatoes - Peel and cut potatoes and boil them in water in which a little vinegar is added It will retain their texture will be done in no time It will also avoid bad odor and to give a good color to old potatoes

It is winter now and if you have cold then the first thing you do in the morning is take a glass of warm water with 2-3 drops of lime juice DO not eat anything for at least half an hour before after taking it Try this it will help you to get rid of the cold

For Soft fluffy omelet - Beat the egg and stir briskly with a fork as this will allow more air in the omelet making it light and fluffy; by the time heat butter in a non-stick pan then fry till done and serve hot You can even add one tablespoon of water to an egg before beating Your omelet will turn out fluffier and large

Bake seven almonds and immerse them in a glass of water in the evening Next morning after removing the red skin grind the almonds Then mix the ground almonds with a glass of milk and boil When it has boiled then mix a spoonful of Ghee and two spoonfuls of sugar When it is lukewarm then drink it Do this for 15 to 40 days It helps in improving memory and also brings vitality to the body

Green peas - Preserve them by keeping them packed in polythene bags in the freezer Store green peas for 2 years; all you have to do is to tie the shelled green peas in a cloth and dip in boiling water for three minutes Then dip in chilled water for three minutes Dry under the fan till the extra moisture is removed and then pack into airtight jars or sealed packets Freeze use them when peas are too costly