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5 expert-approved kitchen tricks and hacks that will make your kitchen life easy

Last updated on - Jan 18, 2023, 15:00 IST
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Expert-approved kitchen tricks and hacks

For some, cooking and doing kitchen chores is therapeutic, but at times it can be cumbersome and that is when we all seek tricks and hacks to make the kitchen life easy. Recently, Masterchef Pankaj Bhadouria shared some interesting and easy kitchen hacks that we all seek and that can actually make kitchen life easy. Scroll down to learn about these tricks and hacks. (Image: istock)

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How to fry onions quickly

Frying an onion is an art and making them golden brown always takes time. To make it quick and easy, all you need to do is add a pinch of salt or sugar. This will help you get soft and brown onion quickly, affirms chef Pankaj. (Image: istock)

Also Read: Try these 8 easy cooking hacks to save time in kitchen

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How to cut beans

If you find cutting beans to be tricky, then use two rubber bands to secure the beans from both ends. It will be easy to chop them quickly. (Image: istock)

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How to prevent milk from boiling over

If you often create a mess while boiling milk, then keep a wooden spoon on the pot while boiling milk. This will not let the milk spill, even if it boils. (Image: istock)


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How to make restaurant-style chole at home

We all love restaurant-style dark-coloured chole. If you fail in making similar ones, put a tea bag or some tea leaves in a muslin cloth, and put it with chole while boiling it and see the result. Also, avoid adding too much turmeric. (Image: istock)


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How to store dry fruits for longer

To keep dry fruits fresh for longer, all you need to do is store them in an airtight container or ziplock bag and freeze them. According to chef Pankaj, doing so will keep the dry fruits fresh for months. (Image: istock)

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