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while storing masala (chilli powder, haldi powder or dhanajeeru powder), my wife notices some small insects (they say it as "DHANERIA". Even after removing and cleaning them, they appear again. Please help with a solution
Query posted by : Taha on 3-Jun-2015

First of all they should be stored in air tight containers/bottles. If you live in a very hot climate I would advise you refrigerate them.

I bought ready made dosa flour form store. I mixed the batter as it told me in the directions, however it does not look like it had fermented, what can I do to make it light so dosas come out thin and light?
Query posted by : Alka on 24-May-2015

You could leave it to ferment further and if you do not have time, try adding some baking soda or eno's fruit salt--- about 1/2 tsp to a cup---and use immediately.

Good Morning Niruji ,

Hope you are doing good.

I have a query related CHAAT MASALA recipe posted in NDTV FOOD website.

Measurements for ingredients used in Chaat masala recipe given in
terms of "CUPS" n "SPOON".
I am finding it difficult as CUPS sizer may vary from house to house.

So, I request you to simplify this, and give measurements in terms of " SPOON".

Thanks & Regardz,
Taha

Query posted by : Taha on 22-May-2015

Taha, whether it is cups or spoons, you should buy a set of measuring spoons and cups, which are readily available in crockery stores. The plastic ones are very economical. Even the spoon used should be a measuring spoon and not one from your kitchen as they vary.