Have you ever wondered what is the difference between jams, jellies and preserves? Well, watch this week’s Tip Tuesday video for the answer plus a tip!
Taking out Tamarind Paste or Pulp from Tamarind may be one of the easiest things for some but not for some! The store bought paste jars are really convenient to have around but if you follow a few easy steps – it can be just as simple for everyone.
How many times have we had to measure sticky ingredients and pour them into the bowl or dish and majority of it is still stuck to the spoon Here is a quick trick:
After having slogged in the kitchen to get a great fresh meal ready, the last thing you want to have linger on you is the GARLIC SMELL! It’s great to eat and we just can’t skimp on it in our meals but don’t think we like it as a perfume and have to smell it [...]
The unbearable and frustrating act of peeling a mound of Pearl Onions and Garlic can be very intimidating…almost to the point that you “never ever” want to have Onion Sambar again! Watch the video and learn a cool and easy trick that is just makes the whole process actually fun (oops, did I say that [...]
Every parent knows what it is like to have kids who get hold of pens and the only place they can express their artistic talent is the couch!! If your kids are older, you can laugh at the incident now but at that time…well, it probably tested your patience ! We are not suggesting that [...]
Who wants to store a bunch of different types of Sooji (suji, semolina)? Watch this Tip Tuesday video for a quick remedy. Update: Unfortunately we did not win the Food Network Challenge but are ever so grateful and touched by the support of our viewers who wished us the best and went in and made [...]
Curry Leaves are an important part of Indian cooking and quite a few of us take pride in the fact that we have one (or two or three…) at home. Yes, Hetal and I are very proud owners of quite a few of them and treat them like our babies. Taking them indoors during the [...]
Onions are such an essential part of most kitchen and yet, they are the worst to deal with! They can make the strongest man/woman cry like a baby Here are just a few tips to help you through and make you lives a little less dramatic
Tired of seeing your beautiful green vegetables lose their vibrant color during the cooking process? Watch this week’s Tip Tuesday video and learn how to make Vitamin C work for you. It is not just for your colds anymore.
Want to save money and go green all in one shot? Reuse that pasta sauce bottle to store some spices! It’s a great idea to reuse some of the glass jars we tend to throw out, but watch out…moisture is your enemy! Watch this week’s Tip Tuesday video.
How many times have we all worked for hours and then realized that the Soup or Curry has too much salt? Instead of throwing it away, there is a perfect fix! Watch this week’s Tip Tuesday video and learn how to save your Soup, Gravy or Curry from a Salt disaster.
So many recipes call for bread crumbs but sometimes we just don’t have them sitting around in our pantry. Making your own home made bread crumbs is a fabulous idea for convenience, to save money and to use up a lot of bread you may have sitting around. Watch this video and learn two different [...]
Many different recipes call for Roasted Sooji (Suji, Semonlina, Cream of Wheat, Farina) but it’s a time consuming effort. Watch this week’s Tip Tuesday video for some time saving ideas about roasting sooji.
Whether we are making yogurt, paneer or dessert, we all have to boil milk at one point or another. Here are a couple of helpful tips to reduce the amount of milk that sticks to the pot and prevent it from boiling over. Enjoy this week’s Tip Tuesday video.
We love asparagus but it can be a little pricey at times. Find out how to get the most out of your asparagus and help to reduce waste with this Tip Tuesday video.
Buying a whole head of lettuce is so much cheaper than out of a bag! But what should you do to extend the life of that whole head tha you bring home? Here we show you a way of extending the life of the leaves. Simple and fun! Enjoy your lettuce for a lot longer…
Microwaves tend to hold on to a lots of odors, Here is a quick method to get rid of it, take a wet paper towel, put it in a bowl and put in in the microwave for 1 minute. And Voila! You have a great fresh smelling Microwave!
For all the pure vegetarians and vegans out there (and people trying to save a few calories or egg or those with egg allergies), this one’s for you! Try this wonderful egg substitute tip the next time you bake or need an egg in a recipe. Of course, you won’t be able to make an [...]
Have you ever wanted to use raw onions for salads or raita and were afraid of the pungent and sharp flavor? Try this easy tip to take that bite out of raw onions and make them a bit milder. Cut and soak them in water for about 15 minutes and you’ll be amazed!
A lot of time we find ourselves with a lot of chillies on hand, either we bought them, grew them or just over-estimated what we need! After doing that comes the hard task of making sure that they don’t go bad, it’s not so hard afterall! Here is a great tip that was shared with [...]
Don’t be intimadated by this fruit! Grab one and enjoy it to the hilt. We’ll show you exactly what to do with one of these and how to enjoy it. Did we forget to mention that the fresh ones are far better and healthier than the ones from a can! You just can’t go wrong [...]
Have you ever had leftover rice or idli that was hard and crumbly? Use these easy tips to re-steam and freshen them up. You can use a microwave or simple pots and pans you have at home.
Every morning School Lunch is the foremost thing on any Mom’s mind. We are all looking for something healthy, appealing, nutritious, easy to make in the morning and something that will survive a few hours in the lunch box. Here are some of the ideas and we had help, so thanks for everyone that pitched [...]
Save some money and the inconvenience of driving around looking for the perfect cup of Mocha! Keep you money in the pocket and save some time and effort. Homemade Mocha, it can’t get any easier that this…
Great ways to freshen up the pillows and give them a fresh (and extended) life! This tip is great for people who suffer from allergies or if someone with a sickness, freshen them up and get rid of all the bacteria. From Show Me The Curry, we wish you good health.
Kitchen Odors can be very strong, especially so with ethnic foods. Even for people who are used to cooking at home, they can be very embarrassing at times. Even so, we love our ethnic food and can’t be satisfied by any other kind. In order for us to cook and eat what we like, here [...]
Cleaning your microwave is very important but you don’t want to clean it with a spray that has chemicals. After all, you will be heating your food in the same place. Go Green and use this method that will make you smile and feel good from the inside! Here is ShowMeTheCurry’s take on cleaning your [...]
There is just no point crying about the dosa sticking to the tawa. And of course it will happen when you have a group of hungry mouths to feed! Now all you have to do is watch this video and learn how not to get dosa sticking to your cast iron pan or tawa. This [...]
Here are some different ways to make use of the egg slicer. Few of the things on our list are: Strawberries Olives Mushrooms Paneer Grapes Egg (ofcourse) Any others that you can think of, please share them with us. We would love to add on to that list!
Every time you loose a button and promise yourself you’ll fix it, then just get lazy or find better things to do. Remember this simple trick that can save you all that aggravation and headache. Save that button and save the headache!
Take the mystery out of Baking Powder and Baking Soda. When to use what and can we substitute one for the other? Simple explanations that leave no room for any further questions…
Don’t we all just love Strawberries! Unfortunately, just a few days in the fridge, they start looking limp, losing color, softening up and overall….just not as pretty as when we bought them. Here is our tip to enjoy your strawberries a little longer and have them still look inviting. Enjoy your summer:) Method: 1. Take [...]
What a busy world we live in today! Sometimes just getting a hot meal on the table is hard for a lot of us. Preplanning the next days meal and remembering to soak the beans overnight can sounld like an insurmountable task. This Quick Tip will help you take the fear out of pre-planning and [...]
Avocados are relatively unkown in Indian cooking but all that goodness and wonderful flavor should not be left out of any cuisine or by anybody. Learn to select, peel and pit an Avocado. try the tip on how to store it for a few days with it loosing it’s color… Enjoy this gorgeous fruit and [...]
So some of the pressing questions are now taken care of! In this Tip Tuesday session we have explained a few but very important tips about Eggs. Enjoy your eggs and as always stay healthy.
This has happened to so many of us…a cake of burnt food at the bottom of the dish (shhh..we won’t tell anyone if you don’t). Here is a trick that we learnt and no one needs to know the truth!
I hate ironing clothes! When the clothes are done in the dryer, I pull them out immediately and smooth out the wrinkles and fold. Ironing ONLY when I have to (sure call me lazy!) and then there are days when I forget and the clothes have been in the dryer for hours (or days…)
Have you ever bought fruit from the grocery store only to find that it was no where near ripe enough to eat? Watch this video and learn how to ripen fruit quickly — in a matter of a day or so.
Curry leaves (aka Kadi Patta), whether you buy them from the store or have a plant, are a precious commodity. Watch the video to learn a simple way to dry and preserve them for later use.
How many times have you had to throw away Cilantro because it spoils before you finish it up? Try this method for storing Cilantro (Coriander Leaves) and keep them fresh for 10 to 14 days.
It’s “Tip Tuesday” on ShowMeTheCurry.com! With the popularity of Stainless Steel appliances on the rise, we’ll show you how to make an inexpensive and “green” homemade Stainless Steel Cleaner. Watch the video to find out how to make your appliances shine!.
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