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Hello people!

Welcome to my kitchen. I learnt, and am learning how to cook by watching and mostly doing. I want to share my experiences of cooking which means more than sharing recipes. I also want to read about your experiences.

My recipes are mostly very easy because that's how I like it :D
If I can cook so can anyone, and of any age!! I also believe in using some latest gadgets to keep cooking away or lessen the usage of oil.

My recipes are mainly for first timers and those who love to experiment. Even though I try to follow the traditional practices of cooking, I realise I always enjoy experimenting.

So read my smack and slurp blogs and tell me how you feel. Also if you happen to try any of my recipes, do not forget to tell me how they turned out!!

Happy finger licking,
Susmita

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Easy and tough tips

1. Cooking Pasta
Do you find it difficult to cook pasta without them sticking together?
Well, there's really no quick tip for this. Here's how you should always cook pasta to keep them separate.

Pasta in a colander set

  1. Take a large vessel. In India kitchens our big pressure cookers are good.
  2. Let the water boil.
  3. Add pasta, and stir frequently for the first few minutes to make sure they don't stick.
  4. Add good amount of salt. Salt will help you keep pasta separate.
  5. People think adding oil does the trick, but this ain't rice so adding oil simply doesn't matter.
  6. Keep stirring intermittently and check if the pasta is cooked.
  7. Once cooked, dip the pasta into a colander set. (See the picture to know what a colander set is.)
  8. Continue with your recipe.
If you are going to follow your recipe later.
  1. Transfer pasta into a large vessel.
  2. Cool it under cold water.
  3. Add olive oil and toss the pasta.
  4. Right before you want to continue with your recipe reheat pasta in boiling water for 2 minutes.

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