Idlies:

• Place a betel (Tamalapaku) leaf over the leftover idli and dosa batter to prevent them sour. 
• Do not beat idli batter too much, the air which has been incorporated during fermentation will escape.
• If you add half a tsp of fenugreek seeds to the lentil and rice mixture while soaking, dosas will be more crisp.

MIXER/GRINDER

Mixer/Grinder:  Grind some common salt in your mixer/Grinder for some time every month. This will keep your mixer blades sharp.

DRY FRUITS

Dry fruits: To chop dry fruits, place them in refrigerator for half an hour before cutting. Take the fruits out and cut them with a hot knife (Dip it in hot water before cutting).