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Food Items to Store and Freeze for Re-Use- Part I

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If you are not very well aware of your cooking habits or eating habits you must learn few foods you can store. Because if you are not a regular cook, you might end up buying things which are not required or you might not have those ingredients what you crave for. A non-professional in the cook can result in too much wastage of food. Get the best food by Hiring a Cook from Chefed, get a Cook in Electronic City Phase 1 at  affordable rates.  1- Shredded Cheese Buy cheese in bulk. Divide it into smaller freezer safe bags. Shredded cheese is the best to be used. It defrosts quickly. It might be hard to believe but shredded cheese can last for 6 to 8 months in the freezer.  2- Homemade Pancakes or Waffles Do you ever do this- throw away the breakfast leftovers? There is a great method to save these delicious mouth-watering pancakes. Use a baking sheet as a single layer and then wrap them in plastic wrap with a layer of wax or parchment paper in between each. Now, slid the...

4 Basic terms of cooking- Part II

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Cooking is an art. It is not easy and cannot be learned by watching videos on YouTube. But learning should never stop. And one should keep learning always. There might be huge chances that you might have that skill to perfectly cook. In the previous blog by Chefed, the one with the Best Vegetarian Cook in Bangalore , have discussed about few terms. This is in continuation to the same blog with more terms added. The previous blog had an elaborated explanation of Sauté, Stir-frying, Sear, and Braised. Read more to find more interesting terms and their meaning related to cooking: What is the meaning of Stew? Braising and stewing are quite similar. But in stewing, the food is first browned over higher heat, and then poured back into the vessel with other added ingredients like veggies and liquid. It is then covered with pot. The pot is left slightly open for the steam to escape. The food is cooked over low flame.  What is the meaning of Steaming? This method is popular in Asian cooking...

4 Basic Terms of Cooking- Part I

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The lockdown in 2020 made everyone learn how to cook. The pros learnt a step ahead, they went to try and learn the exotic dishes. This blog is dedicated to those who want to learn, understand, and implement the basics of cooking. Because when the newbies look up for some recipe online they might get confused with some jargons and end up cooking crap. So, if you are in the same situation and don’t want to fall into a confused state, read ahead. Hope that you are able to comprehend the following but if not, and you still need a cook, Chefed can provide you the Best Vegetarian Cook in Bangalore . What does Sauté mean? The word Sauté is picked up from the French dictionary. The literal meaning of this word is ‘to jump’. This technique is connected to the method of cooking, i.e. the food is tossed around in the cooking apparatus. The pan and the fat type should be hot enough, that when you add the raw material, it turns brown immediately.  What is Stir-Frying? This method is usually app...

How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain?

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Lohri is around the corner and ‘Sarson da saag’ has a different magic on the taste-buds. All this winter and tasty food has a different toll on the body. This joy season comes with a cost, i.e. holiday weight gain. And don’t you believe that holiday weight gain is inevitable? Master chefs at Chefed, bring you few tips for you to avoid gaining weight this festive season. Get Cook in Sg Palya from Chefed.  1- Are you stepping into the holidays with a restricted mentality? Are you restraining yourself from eating your favorite dessert or muffin or any sweet dish? Dude! That’s so wrong. You should never do that. The brain starts working in an opposite manner. When you push your body not to eat a certain thing, it will tend to make you hungrier for the dish and you would end up eating more. Decide the limit which is harmful for you and try not going over it. But do not try controlling your mind. Mind is something not to be controlled, and when you do so you might explode it.  2-...

Easy Hacks for Your Kitchen

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Cooking was a different level fun in the previous times. The time has changed now, people are running at a fast pace, they are chasing something, not aware of what they are chasing. Cooking is a neglected part now. With easy home deliveries and availability of cooks, people are least interested in indulging cooking. Cooking is a therapeutic task not a laborious one. People have started taking pride in saying that ‘I don’t know cooking!’ Well, Chefed has taken the situation into consideration and is providing the best chefs to the people in Bangalore and nearby areas. At Chefed the cooks are first screened properly and the finest ones are selected. And if seen the capability in the newbies, they are trained well and then are send for the service. Get Cook in HSR Layout at easy prices.  Here are few cooking hacks for the people who are new to cooking by the cooks at Chefed: Veggies preparation: Microwave garlic for 30 seconds and peel it. Easy and simple. Poke potatoes with knife be...

6 Dishes to Cook this Winter Season

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We have got some really good news and couldn’t wait to share it with you. For all those, who only know how to cook Maggi, tea and boiled egg/scrambled eggs, there is a cook near you who can help you at a reasonable price. Yes, you heard it right. Cooking might seem lucrative but admit it it’s not everyone’s cup of tea. Also, you might be able to cook good but taking the entire day and cooking one dish is not a solution. Chefed, the one with the finest Cooks in Bangalore , is here to get rid of this pain.  With winter around the corner let’s have a look at the menu specially created by our cooks in the house. Try them on your own or else you can hire one from us. It is that time of the year when you bond over food and drinks with friends and family.  Below are few dishes you can try and let your palate savor the taste of the time. Yakhni Pulao Enjoy a rice dish with goat meat or lamb. It can be prepared in a pressure cooker or pot. The flavor comes from a variety of spices put ...

6 Substitutes for Curry Leaves

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Is there any person who hasn’t heard of curry leaves? Adding few curry leaves into your dish can simply change the taste of your food. Curry leaves are highly aromatic and gives a very fresh, citrusy flavor to the dish. MasterChef at Chefed, where one can find the Vegetarian Cook in Bangalore , brings to you the benefits as well as 6 substitutes for Curry Leaves. 1- Curry leaves are filled with antioxidants and many phytonutrients. 2- Curry leaves may combat tissue ageing. 3- It can reduce heart disease. 4- Protect the nervous system. 5- Relieve inflammation & pain. 6- Contribute to balanced blood sugar levels. 7- Help fight cancer. 8- It can also be used as an antibacterial compound. How to identify curry leaves? The curry leaves are elongated, shiny, deep green and with a glossy hue. You can find them in the market along with the other vegetables at local stores. People generally grow them in their houses too. You can store them for a long time too. Dry them well so as there is n...