Often fresh vegetables seen in the market get bad after bringing home, which not only waste money and time, but also spoils the mood. Identifying good and fresh vegetables is not a difficult task, just a little understanding and caution is required. If you too are confused in choosing the right vegetable, then these kitchen tips can help you. Let us know what should be kept in mind while buying vegetables in summer.
Follow these tips to buy fresh vegetables
1) Potato: Be round and shiny
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While purchasing potatoes, note that their size is round and shiny surface.
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Do not buy potatoes with green or black spots, as they may contain toxin.
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Sliced or sprouted potatoes deteriorate quickly, so avoid taking them.
2) Capsicum: Pay attention to the surface and lumps
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A three -lump chili of capsicum is pungent and four lumps with light sweet.
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Always buy capsicum with moderate to larger, light and shiny surface.
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If there are holes or throat spots on the surface, it can worsen.
3) Gourd: Test with nails
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To check the fresh gourd, watch light nails.
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If the nail enters easily, the gourd is soft and fresh.
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Light gourd is less seeds, so it is better to take such gourd.
4) Okra: Should be soft and small
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Choose a small and soft lady finger, as a bigger lady finger becomes fibrous.
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To identify fresh ladyfingers, look lightly turning a ladyfing, if it breaks easily, it is good and fresh.
5) Check the vegetable from all sides
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Avoid buying vegetables in a hurry and watch it carefully from all sides.
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If the vegetable looks suppressed or softer from some place, it can deteriorate quickly.
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Vegetables with holes can have insects, so avoid taking them.
