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The perfect cut
 Chopping of food is an art. Food that has been chopped neatly cooks well. And to chop well one needs a good set of knives. In my career I have used hundreds of knives. Sharpness is critical, as also matching the correct knife to a specific job..It is safer to use a sharp knife than to use a blunt knife. Sharp knife would cut ingredients efficiently whereas a blunt knife tends to slip and may result in causing an injury. In case of a cut, apply antiseptic cream or liquid immediately. In absence of any antiseptic, apply turmeric powder it not only acts as an antiseptic but also helps in clotting of the blood.Here are some tips to give you the cutting edge over others. When choosing knives, look for sturdy construction, with the handle end of the blade running inside the handle and solidly attached with rivets. Knives with handles made of heat resistant plastic or coated with it, are the easiest to maintain as they do not split. Avoid knives with a space between the handle and the blade, as bacteria may collect there. Knife blade of carbon steel can be sharpened at home a much finer edge than those of stainless steel. However, they are prone to rust, therefore, should be dried thoroughly after washing. Use a small paring knife for peeling and trimming vegetables. It is easier and faster. You may also use a peeler for the same. Use a heavy, wide blade knife for chopping vegetables, herbs and other ingredients. An 8 inch blade is ideal and is most often used. The side of the blade can be used to flatten sliced meats, to crush garlic and to transfer ingredients from the cutting board to the pan. Use serrated knives for fresh breads, sponge cakes or extra soft vegetables like tomatoes. Train yourself to do all the cutting on a chopping board. It is much faster and safer. A traditional wooden cutting board also protects the blade. A thick board will not warp with washing. Synthetic chopping boards are also available, make sure they are made with food grade material. All said and done, food has to go on the table! As it is a weekend, some nice snacks for you?.   Stuffed Aloo Tikki Seyal Dabal Papdi Pizza Till I write again Sanjeev Kapoor. 
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