Tips
Storing Lettuce – Household Tip
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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… |
Salsa How-to Video, A Mexican Vegetarian Condiment
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Life wouldn’t be the same without Salsa – the dance and the dip, both amazing. Here we are going to talk about the ‘dip’ or the condiment that is the highlight to of any Mexican meal. Fresh, delicious, easy, satisfying and fantastic! You’ll never want to eat out of a bottle again! Thanks, Sangita for [...] |
Remove Microwave Odor – Household Tips
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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! |
Egg Substitute – Kitchen Tips
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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 [...] |
Raw Onions – Take the Bite Out!
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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! |
Storing Chilies
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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 [...] |
Pineapples (How to Pick and Cut)!
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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 [...] |
Reheating Rice or Idli
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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. |
Lunch Ideas for School and more!
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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 [...] |
Homemade Mocha
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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… |
Freshening Pillows – Tuesday Tip
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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 – Tuesday Tip
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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, [...] |
Cleaning the Microwave – Tuesday Tip
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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 [...] |
Sticky Dosa Tawa
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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 [...] |
Creative Uses of an Egg Slicer – Tuesday Tip
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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! |
Reinforcing Buttons
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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! |
Baking Soda Vs Baking Powder (Tuesday Tip)
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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… |
Stretching the Shelf-life of a Strawberry Tip
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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 a ziplock [...] |
Quick Soak Beans Tip
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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 [...] |
Egg Fun Facts – Tip Tuesday
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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. |
Removing Burnt Food – Tip
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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! |
Clothes Dryer Tip
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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…) |
Ripening Fruit Quickly
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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. |
Preserving Curry Leaves
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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. |
Storing Cilantro (Coriander)
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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. |
Stainless Steel Cleaner
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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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