Vegetables are an important part of our diet. Be it lunch or dinner, a vegetable is definitely prepared with roti and rice in Indian homes. These are not only delicious, but are also rich in nutrients. However, there are some common mistakes made while preparing vegetables, which can affect its taste and nutrition. Come, let us know about these mistakes and the correct ways of preparing vegetables.
1. Mistakes in washing and cutting vegetables:
- Do not wash vegetables again after washing them. Repeated washing can destroy nutrients. Cut the vegetable after washing it and do not wash it again.
- Avoid leaving vegetables in water after cutting them. Doing this can remove their nutrients.
- Always cut vegetables into slightly larger pieces. Cutting into small pieces can cause the nutrients to dissolve.
2. Do not cook vegetables for too long:
- Cooking vegetables for too long destroys their nutrients. If any vegetable takes time, use a pressure cooker. This will cook the vegetable quickly and the nutrients will also remain intact.
3. Do not use oil again and again:
- Do not use the remaining oil, such as after making puri-parathas, in cooking vegetables. This spoils the taste of the vegetable and can also have a negative impact on health.
- If you always use the same type of oil, like mustard oil, it can affect the taste of some vegetables.
4. Use less water:
- Do not use too much water to make the vegetables juicy. Adding too much water can destroy many nutrients.
- Try steaming vegetables. This will retain both their nutrients and taste.
By adopting these simple tips you can increase both the taste and nutrition of your vegetables. Avoid these mistakes from now on and enjoy your meals to the fullest!
