5 Genius Hacks To Remove Excess Oil From Food

Indian cuisine is world famous for its spicy and rich foods; and much of the richness comes from oil, which is usually a tad bit too much. We have always enjoyed the depth and body of our hefty desi meals. But now our preferences are gradually shifting toward healthy eating. The sight of excess oil floating on top of our meals sends our brain rattling over the thought of weight gain. Our minds may change but habits die hard. We still tend to pour more oil than intended while cooking. We still jump to grab a fried snack when famished only to be struck with guilt later.

Does this all sound familiar? We understand the trepidations of sticking to a light diet. It may not be always possible to eat sans oil but it’s possible to remove extra oil from cooked food when realisation strikes hard.

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Here’re 5 Hacks To Remove Excess Oil From Cooked Food:

Use Absorbent Paper Towels:

It’s a simple trick that is used in many households. When it’s impossible to curb the craving to bite into a crunchy, deep-fried snack, you can place the food on an absorbent paper right after pulling it out from the oil after frying. The paper absorbs oil which has not yet seeped into the food and is still present on the surface. The same can be used for dry vegetables.

Soak With Tissue While Cooking:

It happens more often than we’d like to admit. We heat the oil, put in our spices and onions, and notice…