Browsing: Kitchen Basics

There is nothing that has a traditional turmeric-like taste than a pinch of turmeric itself! However, if you are allergic to curcumin, or suddenly realize that you have run out of it, then this list will help pick the right option in terms of flavor and color.

We tested stainless steel frying pans from some of the significant cookware brands to find our Top Pick for The Best Stainless Steel Frying Pan over a 5-week grueling test.

Mayonnaise is a loved condiment used widely around the world. While it can be used as a spread and dip, can you heat up mayo? Lets find out.

We cooked with the Wonderchef Stanton Fry Pan for 5 weeks in our test kitchen to see how it would endure daily frying and sautéing.

This was all about the difference and properties of cast iron vs stainless steel that can help you decide which one to choose between the two. Either way, only you know about your preferences and can select the best one as per your cooking style. There are a lot of people who still consider cooking in a cast iron vessel is way better than cooking in a stainless steel pot. People also love to cook on the stainless steel pan because of less maintenance and long life!

Freezing greens is one of the most popular techniques of preserving them. But can you freeze collard greens without blanching? Read the article to know more.

In this article we list out methods of dehydrating ginger and some wholesome benefits of dried ginger.

Though cooking quinoa in a stove might just take up a lot of your precious time, pressure cooking, on the other hand, is responsible for a faster and a more effective way of cooking. Learn how to cook Quinoa in a Pressure Cooker.

Using non-stick cookware is certainly more convenient, but you can only make a more informed decision once you learn in detail about its benefits as well as its drawbacks.

One of the most common ways of consuming oats is as oatmeal. But there are other ways in which you could enjoy this healthy cereal and not worry about its taste! We list down a few easy-to-make and simple ideas to bring this healthy food item to use for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

A tadka pan is a kitchen essential that is used in nearly every Indian household. But did you know that buying a poor quality tadka pan can have long-lasting repercussions on your health, and not just the taste of your dals? We reviewed the 3 most popular types of tadka pans available to find the best one suited for Indian cooking.

There’s nothing like a good quality mortar and pestle to help extract flavors from spices and herbs in the kitchen. In fact, more often than not, we underestimate the power, and utility, of a good set of mortar and pestle. The pounding action in a mortar (bowl) with the help of its pestle, actually is the best way to release flavors in everyday ingredients like ginger, garlic, cumin and coriander seeds, and black peppercorns. But how do you know what type of Mortar & Pestle is best for everyday use?