- If fish is to be stored for more than a day, clean it, rub with salt and turmeric and if liked, a dash of vinegar before freezing.

- Store chopped vegetables in airtight plastic containers in the fridge to keep from browning and drying up.

- Adding a little dry rice to sugar while grinding it. This will keep it from becoming lumpy.

- Always soak cauliflower in warm salted water for some time to get rid of tiny insects present deep inside the florets which are not visible to the eye.

- Add some salt or vinegar drops while washing vegetables and greens to make them clean and germ free, eg. cauliflower, spinach, etc.

- When using varied coloured doughs, like green one to make shapes like leaves, cherries, braids, etc. Deep fry it on low till done. Use them to decorate a variety of festive dishes like baked casseroles, au gratins, pulaos, etc. Store these in airtight containers for 2-3 days.