Kitchen Tips :
Maintaining the kitchen clean and in working order needs some planning.Even keeping all ingredients insect-free and all equipment in order requires some forethought.
The following will help achieve the objective:
Don't store cooked/fried vegetables in your refrigerator for more than 8 hours.These are dangerous for our health.
To keep banana fresh for a long time,keep them in such a place where temperature is normal.Hot temperature keeps banana fresh for more time.
To avoid spoilage of dry vegetables,rice,pulses,wheat,grams,dry fruits,keep them in the sunlight for 1 or 2 days during every fortnight.
Don't throw away stale slices of bread.They can be utilised as summer pudding or bread and butter pudding.
A pinch of black pepper may keep a minor cut or a bruise from turning nasty.Black pepper has mild anti-bacterial properties.So wash the wound well,sprinkle some on it.It will sting for a second or two like all antiseptics,but it wont harm the tissues or offset the healing process.
To remove stains from utensils,dip them in a mixture of bleaching powder and water for some time and then wash them with soap and clean water.
Add a piece of jaggery in oil or ghee to prevent it from turning rancid.
Whenever food gets burnt,keep the vessel immersed in cold water for 10-15minutes.Gently scoop out the uncharred portion and serve it without any hesitation or fear of any burnt smell from the food.
To test the freshness of tinned foods,put a drop of water on top of the can and puncture at that very spot.If the water is sucked in,it means that there is nothing wrong with the tin and the food is safe for consumption.
For smoother slices of cakes,pastries and ice-creams use a knife dipped in hot water.
Ingredients :- Potato(boiled and mashed) : 500gm
- Milk : 4 tb sp
- Flour : 3 tb sp
- Baking powder : 1/2 tb sp
- Green chillies : 2-3
- Coriander : Finely chopped
- Oil for frying the croquettes
- Salt to taste
Preparation Process:
- Mix all the ingredients together.
- Oil your palms and divide the mixture into small portions.
- Shape each portion into elongated rolls and deep-fry in oil till they are golden brown.
- Serve with ketchup or salad.
Note
All the quantities mentioned in the recipe are optional.
They can be used according to the taste required.
Because different people like different tastes.
Some like more spicy n some less spicy.
Enjoy the food accordingly.
The Food Guide Pyramid is an easy way to create a healthy diet. It consists of 6 food groups and 4 levels. You should eat more servings per day from the lower levels, fewer from the higher ones. Your age, gender, activity level and overall health will ultimately determine which type of diet is best for you, but the pyramid is a great place to start.
Grains form the lowest level and the foundation of the pyramid. Grains contain complex carbohydrates, B vitamins, iron, protein, magnesium and fiber. Eat 6 to 11 servings each day (at least 50% of your total calories) from this group, which includes cereals, rice and pasta.
Fruits and vegetables are the next level. These foods are naturally fat- and cholesterol-free, as well as low in sodium. They also contain a rich supply of vitamins A and C, folate, potassium, magnesium and fiber, which may reduce the risk of certain cancers. Be sure to get 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables every day.
Dairy, meat and meat alternatives are on the pyramid's third level. Dairy products – such as cheese and milk – provide calcium, protein, B vitamins and, when fortified, vitamins D and A. The meat and meat alternatives – which include poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs and nuts – are rich sources of protein, phosphorus, vitamins B6 and B12, zinc, magnesium, iron, niacin and thiamin. Eat 2 to 3 servings from each of these groups daily.
The top of the pyramid is for fats, oils and sweets. These foods are all high in calories, but low in nutritional value. Foods with high fat content include margarine, butter, salad dressing, mayonnaise, cream, cream cheese and sauces. Everything from cake, pie and doughnuts to soft drinks falls in the "sweets" category. Eat very sparingly from this group.
Source of info : www.pennhealth.com
