•Prep vegetables the night before and store in airtight containers for quick morning cooking.
•Add oil and salt to ginger-garlic paste for extended freshness, avoiding frequent grinding.
•Reuse rice washing water for watering plants or cleaning burnt gas stove bottoms.
•Prevent spices from clumping by adding raw rice grains or dry cloves to containers.
•Cook lentils faster with a spoonful of oil or a pinch of baking soda; keep rotis soft with a paper towel; eliminate odors by boiling lemon peels or cinnamon.
