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I just thought of a break after sending the entries for the various events going around,still I missed on some of them.So here are some regular kitchen tips which we already follow but with a difference

• Gingelly oil used for idly can be heated slightly and seasoned with mustard and asafoetida to enhance the taste
  
• Bread can be bought unsliced,cut length wise and spread butter/jam/sauce/chutney etc roll and cut to slices the children would love it
  
• While making dough for puris add a little suger and make puris they will remain puffed for longer time
  
• Add a teaspoon of oil while making greens they will retain colour and taste better too
  
• Rusk powder can be used to lessen the salty or hot taste of any dish
  
• Before making curry add a little lime juice to cut lady's finger so that they do not stick to one another
  
• Grind 2 tender mangoes(mavadu),a piece of coconut,2 green chilly,a little coriander leaves,mix with curd and season with mustard seeds for a tasty Mavadu Raitha