The greatest gift one can give one's family and the world is a healthy being and the right approach to a healthy you is "Cooking at Home"
So let's begin…Kitchen is the heart of every home that fuels the nourishment into all the family members and How is this done ? By preparing "FOOD" with lots of love and care. So let's have some checkpoints which you are already aware but a ready reckoner for the freshers.
So if you haven't started let's rock .
The main pointers :
- Wash Your Hands
- Cook Thoroughly
- Always keep a Clean Kitchen
Always Stock up
- Rice
- Dals/Lentils-Tur Dal, Moong Dal, Chana Dal, Urad Dal
- Seasoning - Mustard seeds, Jeera, Turmeric Powder, Hing
- Pastes-Tamrind, Ginger Garlic paste
- Oil, Butter, Ghee
- Flours-Wheat flour, Maida, Besan, Jowar, Corn flour, Ragi, Rice flour
- Basics-Rava/Semolina ,Chiroti Rava, Flattened rice(Avalakki/Poha), Groundnut, Coconut, Sabudana
- Spices- Cumin, Coriander, Cinnamon, Clover, Pepper, Khus Khus,(Poppy Seeds) Fenugreek (Menthya),Hing (Asafoetida), Star Anise
- Bay leaves, Curry leaves, Coriander leaves, Mint leaves/ Pudina
- South Indian Masala powders - Sambar, Rasam, Bhath powder, Chutney powder, BBB, Gojju.
- North Indian Garam Masala powders
- Dry fruits - cardamom, saffron, nutmeg(Jaipahl) cashews, almonds, pistachio and raisins.
- Salt and Sugar
- Produce-Fruits and Vegetables,
- Dairy products
Various Cookware
- Pressure cooker
- Flat TAVA/skillets (iron and non-stick) for Rotis /Chapati/Parathas,Dosas.
- Different sized pots/vessels and pans
- Saute pan with cover
- Mixing bowls
- Large Wok/Kadai
- Small Kadai-seasoning
Various Cooking Appliances/Gadgets
- Spatulas/Spoons
- Cutting knives
- Chopping board
- Colander
- Grater
- Measuring cup
- Strainer
- Peeler
- Sieve
- Tongs
- Rolling pin
- Mixer Grinder / Food processor
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Blender
- Refrigerator
- OTG
Find what's best for you and your family and notice a rise in energy, joy and fun levels increase in other areas of your life too .
Also, check out Healthy Eating Rituals!
Happy Cooking and Enjoy Eating!!!
Cheers !
Cooking is Love made visible !
Also, check out Healthy Eating Rituals!
Happy Cooking and Enjoy Eating!!!
Cheers !
Cooking is Love made visible !