India, May 11 -- 2>Chef Sanjeev Kapoor

A mummy ka nuskha that I've imbibed since childhood was rolling a lemon before cutting it to get more juice. Later, I understood that it breaks down membranes and increases juice extraction. Also, I remember mummy saying hing add kar do daal mein warna pet phool jaayega. It's true as hing reduces bloating and aids digestion. For bhindi, she always said, 'Kapde se saaf karo, paani mat daalna', as they become slimy and lose texture. Also, I often heard from her, 'Garama-garam roti ko kapde mein lapet do', as the cloth absorbs steam and prevents sogginess or drying out. Such golden tips. They continue to come in handy.

Humari mataji do-teen cheezein kehti hain jo humare bahut kaam aai hain humesha. Th...