The kitchen is a well-planned space that makes cooking a completely interactive experience.
But to make it a pleasant experience one needs to follow certain good habits and say goodbye to some bad habits.
Today, we are going to discuss such 10 habits that you really need to stop practicing to make cooking a happy and healthy experience.
1. Adding extra salt
This is the most common practice in Indian kitchens that spoils the food. People end up adding extra salt, with a view to make the dish tastier. In reality, it spoils the taste and nutritional value of the dish too.
2. Overcrowding the pan/wok
According to the science of cooking, the amount of food to be cooked should always be less than the size of the container. The obvious reasons are-even cooking, even coloring and perfect aroma.
3. The constant movement of food while cooking
We all have a tendency of moving, flipping or poking the food while cooking, without realizing the fact that it disturbs the natural cooking process of the ingredient. If you really want tempting flavours and appealing colours, please don’t disturb the dish time and again. Be patient!
4. Avoiding acid in the food
The way salt is necessary to add taste to your dish, similarly acid is necessary to add flavours to a dish. If you don’t trust us, try adding lemon juice or ½ teaspoon of white vinegar to your salad or curry and see the magic. It also helps in digestion.
5. Overcooking the garlic
Burnt garlic is bitter in taste and spoils the look of the dish too. The best way to avoid garlic from burning is to add it along with a few other ingredients during tempering. You should also ensure that the oil is not too hot.
6. Not preparing the ingredients before cooking
This might sound dramatic, but yes preparing your ingredients before cooking not only saves time but also makes it easy to cook and add ingredients at the correct time.
7. Using the wrong oil
Stop the obsession with extra virgin olive oil. Yes, it is healthy, but that doesn’t mean it is perfect for every dish. Please stop following the trends and understand the dish and its requirements.
8. Not heating the pan properly
Sometimes you wonder what went wrong with a dish when you did everything right. It is because you did not heat the pan well before adding oil. And then added the temperings without checking the temperature of the oil. According to experts, it is necessary to heat the pan properly to enhance the flavour of tempering.
9. Not drying the proteins before cooking
This rule mainly applies to dishes related to chicken, steak or tofu. To save time and oil, make sure that you pat dry the protein piece before placing them in the pan/wok. This helps attain perfect dark color and flavours too.
