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Melting chocolate in a
microwave is so simple-it does away with the need for a
double boiler. Microwave it at 50% (medium) for 2 ½
minutes.
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Warming oranges for 1-2
minutes produces more juice when squeezed.
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Microwave is very useful
for steaming green leafy vegetables like spinach.
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Clarify butter by
heating cream (approx. 250 gm) on Micro 60 for 16 minutes.
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Increase shelf life of
Sooji, Dalia, Idli rawa and other nuts and pulses by
microwaving them on Micro high for 2-3 minutes (approx.
500 gm) This helps remove the moisture from these food
items thus increasing their shelf life, especially in damp
weather conditions.
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It is much easier to
make sauces for Continental food in the Microwave, doing
away with the endless stirring. Remember to cook the
sauces on medium or medium low.
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To effortlessly remove a
coconut from its shell, heat it on Micro high for 3
to 4 minutes.
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Blanch almonds by
microwaving them with water for 3 minutes.
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'Boil' potatoes in a
jiffy. Microwave them in a polythene bag. For 4 potatoes
microwave for 5 minutes.
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Sterilize jars for
storing homemade jams and pickles.
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'Cook' your dishcloth in
the microwave oven for 60 seconds to eliminate
disease-causing microorganisms.
