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Time of India
18 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
6 Easy methods to fix excess salt in curries
1 2 3 Adding too much salt to a curry is a common kitchen mishap, but thankfully, it can be fixed in several simple ways. Whether it's a lentil dish, a vegetable gravy, or a rich meat curry, you don't have to throw it away. These easy techniques can help balance the flavors and rescue your dish. Here are six effective methods to reduce excess salt in curries, explained in small, practical paragraphs. Add a starchy ingredient Potatoes are excellent at absorbing excess salt. Simply add a peeled, raw potato to the curry and let it simmer for 10–15 minutes. The potato will soak up some of the salt as it cooks. Remove it before serving. This method works best in watery gravies and can slightly thicken the curry as well. We all know that too much salt isn't great for our health, but you might be surprised just how much of it is lurking in your diet. Processed foods, canned soups, and restaurant meals often have WAY more sodium than you realize. Too much salt can increase blood pressure, which is one of the leading causes of heart disease. It can also damage your blood vessels and make your heart work harder than it needs you're eating too much salt, you might notice puffiness, swelling, or even dizziness—these are all signs of high blood pressure or fluid retention, which is bad news for your heart. Start checking food labels and cutting back on processed foods. Fresh ingredients are always the way to go. When cooking, experiment with herbs and spices to flavor your meals instead of reaching for the salt shaker. Your heart (and taste buds) will thank you! Increase the quantity One of the most effective fixes is to add more of the curry's base ingredients—like onions, tomatoes, or coconut milk. This dilutes the salt concentration without affecting the dish's overall flavor. You may need to adjust the spices slightly to maintain balance, but this approach saves the entire batch. Use dairy products For curries that allow dairy, adding cream, yogurt, or milk can neutralize excess salt. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Truque caseiro noturno eficaz contra a papada (faça hoje mesmo) Revista & Saúde Saiba Mais Undo These ingredients mellow the flavor and make the curry richer and more balanced. Be careful when adding yogurt—stir it in slowly on low heat to prevent curdling. This trick works well in North Indian gravies and mild curries. Add a sweetener A small amount of sugar, jaggery, or honey can counteract the saltiness. This doesn't remove the salt but masks it, balancing the overall flavor profile. This method is especially useful in tomato-based curries or dishes with naturally tangy notes. Add little by little to avoid making the curry too sweet. Mix in nut or seed paste Cashew, almond, or poppy seed pastes are often used to thicken and enrich curries. Adding a small amount of such paste not only reduces the impact of excess salt but also enhances the flavor and texture of the dish. This works especially well in Mughlai or festive-style gravies. Serve with unsalted sides If fixing the curry itself isn't possible, another option is to balance the meal as a whole. Serve the salty curry with unsalted rice, chapatis, bread, or even plain dal. This tones down the saltiness in each bite and ensures the meal is still enjoyable. Can't eat your food without snapping a picture first? Join our Food Photography Contest and stand a chance to win exciting prizes! Click HERE for details. Join our WhatsApp Food Community to discover delicious recipes, enjoy fascinating food stories, and stay updated with the latest food news! Click here One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Shah Rukh Khan's son AbRam's birthday bash was unlike any other star kids' party - don't believe us? See it yourself
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan 's youngest son, AbRam Khan, turned 12 on May 27. On this special day, he celebrated with his mother, Gauri Khan, and sister, Suhana Khan. SRK and his elder son, Aryan Khan, skipped the bash. Well, his party was quite different from other star kids' bashes, as he kept it very low-key. In a video shared by NMACC India on Instagram, birthday boy AbRam Khan is seen entering his birthday venue holding sister Suhana Khan's hands. We also saw a glimpse of Gauri Khan as she entered the NMACC Arts Cafe in a cool outfit, pairing blue denim with a simple black top and a white jacket. The brother-sister duo is then also seen posing for the perfect picture before the party begins and is just unmissable. The video also offered a sneak peek into the delicious menu, featuring pizzas, North Indian dishes, cherries, healthy desserts, refreshing drinks, and more. The trio is later seen posing with a few guests just before a delicious chocolate cake arrives for little AbRam. The last group photo also includes SRK's manager, Pooja Dadlani, and her daughter. One thing's for sure, you won't want to miss this intimate and heartwarming birthday celebration. Take a look at the adorable video right below: Meanwhile, superstar Shah Rukh Khan missed the birthday celebration of AbRam Khan. It seems he is quite busy with his upcoming film King, as the shooting of the much-awaited project has finally begun. A source exclusively told Pinkvilla that the superstar and his daughter Suhana Khan have already begun filming in Mumbai along with Saurabh Shukla. The action thriller film is said to be one of the most expensive films in the history of Indian cinema. The makers are planning to shoot it within a six-month period in India and abroad. King will mark SRK's second collaboration with filmmaker Siddharth Anand after his hit film Pathaan. It also has a star-studded ensemble including Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Jaideep Ahlawat, Abhishek Bachchan, Arshad Warsi, Anil Kapoor, and Abhay Verma in important roles.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Shortage of load workers stalls paddy procurement in Trichy
Trichy: Paddy procurement in Trichy district has slowed down due to an acute shortage of load workers at Direct Procurement Centres (DPCs), leaving farmers anxious as their harvested grains lie exposed to rain. Farmers said paddy has remained unsold for days at DPCs, increasing the risk of moisture damage. "I brought four tonnes to the DPC at Pethupatti in Thuraiyur block. It's been lying there for a week without being procured due to the lack of workers," said N Balakrishnan, a farmer from Mangalamputhur village. The Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation (TNCSC), which operates DPCs, aims to procure 15,000 metric tonnes of Navarai (summer) paddy from around 1,000 hectares in the district. Eight temporary centres have been opened for the season. While farmers prefer selling to the government at the Minimum Support Price—Rs 2,450 per quintal for fine varieties and Rs 2,405 for common ones—the lack of workers has brought operations to a crawl. Load workers are essential for weighing, bagging, and loading the grain. "There's a labour shortage. Local workers are unwilling to work at DPCs, so we've hired North Indian labourers," said G Chitrarasu, TNCSC regional manager. With intermittent rains over the past few weeks, farmers fear that the moisture content in their paddy may rise above the 17% limit set by TNCSC for full payment. Between 17% and 20%, payment is cut; beyond 20%, the grain is rejected altogether. "Grains are starting to germinate due to the delay. If the rains continue, we'll face heavy losses," Balakrishnan warned.
India Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Param Sundari teaser: Sidharth-Janhvi star in desi romance bridging North and South
The season of romance is once again back in Bollywood with a cross-cultural love story. Actors Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor have teamed up to reignite an old-school love affair with a blend of style and glamour. The teaser for their upcoming film 'Param Sundari', released on May 29, is about a couple separated by regional fifty-five-second teaser introduces Malhotra as a North Indian man named Param, who falls for a South Indian girl named Sundari, played by Kapoor. The video gives a glimpse that the film's story is set in Kerala with striking visuals and serene romantic moments, dance sequences and Kapoor's mannerisms in chiffon sarees, everything about the teaser will leave fans splendid. In a surprising turn of events, the 'Ulajh' actor is seen walking with a huge knife while goons chase Malhotra. Apart from the love story, singer Sonu Nigam's vocals, amalgamated with the lead actor's chemistry, everything adds up to the highlights of the upcoming romantic the teaser here: Fans gave a thumbs-up to the teaser. A social media user commented, "Sidharth Malhotra as a rom-com boy is back and how." A fan wrote, "Janhvi Kapoor playing the South Indian princess that she is." Another fan commented, "Sid-Janhvi look best together." Fans praised Janhvi Kapoor in Param Sundari teaser. advertisement Sidharth Malhotra in 'Param Sundari' teaser was praised by fans. A third user chimed in and wrote, "Even the first look of the film is so delightful that I can't take my eyes off it. I don't know what will happen to me when the whole film comes out." A fan also wrote, "Sonu's voice! Smart Choice Maddock Films. Waiting for the full version of the song." Fans were impressed by Sonu Nigam's singing in 'Param Sundari' teaser. Viewers in the YouTube comment section of the teaser also drew parallels to Shah Rukh Khan's 'Chennai Express.' Fans went nostalgic with 'Param Sundari' teaser as they compared it to 'Chennai Express.' Before 'Param Sundari,' the North meets South romance was depicted and well-received in movies such as 'Chennai Express' and '2 States.' The film's teaser was recently attached to Rajkummar Rao-Wamiqa Gabbi's film 'Bhool Chuk Maaf.'Directed by Tushar Jalota and bankrolled by Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films, 'Param Sundari' will release in theatres on July 25, 2025.
NDTV
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Bhool Chuk Maaf Box Office Collection Day 5: Progress Report On Rajkummar Rao's Film
New Delhi: Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi's Bhool Chuk Maaf continues its steady run at the box office. On day 5, the film minted Rs 4.5 crore, reported Sacnilk. The romantic comedy saw an overall 23.92% Hindi Occupancy on Tuesday, May 27, the report said. The film had 8.63% bookings in the morning shows, 24.79% in the afternoon shows, 26.05% occupancy in the evening shows and 36.19% in the night shows. The gross earnings of Bhool Chuk Maaf now stand at Rs 37 crore, the report added. Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared Bhool Chuk Maaf' s Monday box office numbers in an elaborate note on X (formerly Twitter). He wrote, "Bhool Chuk Maaf passes the make-or-break Monday test with a comfortable margin – a noteworthy feat, especially considering that business took a hit due to continuous heavy rains in #Mumbai and several other regions." "A strong hold in the North Indian markets, along with steady performance across key circuits, contributed to an impressive Monday total. With discounted ticket prices in effect today [Tuesday], footfalls are expected to rise once again. Bhool Chuk Maaf [Week 1] Fri 7.20 cr, Sat 9.81 cr, Sun 11.70 cr, Mon 4.60 cr. Total: ₹ 33.31 cr," the trade analyst added. See the post here. Bhool Chuk Maaf marks the first-ever on-screen collaboration between Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi. The film also features Sanjay Mishra, Raghubir Yadav and Seema Pahwa in supporting roles. The plotline follows Rajkummar's character Ranjan, who gets trapped in a time loop just before his wedding to Titli, played by Wamiqa. He repeatedly wakes up on the day of his Haldi ceremony, trying to break free from the loop. Directed by Karan Sharma, Bhool Chuk Maaf has been jointly bankrolled by Amazon MGM Studios and Maddock Films.
