How to Use (to make CORN FLOUR)

In a bowl, mix:

2 tbsp custard powde

½ cup cold milk — stir until smooth

Heat 2 cups of milk in a pan.

Add 3–4 tbsp sugar (as per taste).

Slowly pour the custard mixture into the hot milk while stirring continuously.

Cook on medium flame until thick (about 2–3 minutes).

Let it cool, then refrigerate.0

Serve with fresh fruits or jelly!

When to Use Homemade Baking Powder

You can use this in:

• Cakes

• Cookies

• Pancakes

• Breads

• Biscuits

Use it exactly like store-bought baking powder.

BAKING SODA

You can use this in:

• Helps batter rise when mixed with acid (lemon juice, curd, vinegar).

• Used in cakes, muffins, dhokla, idli, etc.

COCOA POWDER

You can use this in:

• Used to make chocolate pudding, mousse, chocolate custard.

• Sprinkle on ice cream or whipped cream as topping.

Chocolate Syrup / Sauce

• Mix cocoa powder + sugar + a little water.

• Cook until thick → becomes homemade chocolate syrup.

DRY GINGER POWDER

You can use this in:

Flavoring Indian Dishes

• Used in sabzi, dal, gravies, biryani, kadhi, chole, rajma, etc.

• Gives warm, spicy flavor.

CUMIN POWDER

You can use this in:

Flavoring Indian Dishes

• Indian Gravies

  • Used in sabzi, dal, curry, pav bhaji, chole, rajma, etc.

  • Adds warm, earthy, slightly nutty flavor.

  ✔ Tadka / Seasoning

  • Mixed with other spices for tadka in dal, kadhi, vegetables.

  ✔ Snacks & Street Food

  • Essential in chaat, pani puri, bhel, sev puri, etc.

  • Gives authentic street-food taste.

  ✔ Rice & Biryani

  • Add to jeera rice, pulao, biryani masala.

BLACK PAPER POWDER

Cooking Uses (Everyday Kitchen)

✔ Indian Dishes

• Added to sabzi, dal, soups, rasam, kadhi, egg curry, chicken gravy.

• Gives sharp, spicy, warm flavor.

✔ Tadka & Seasoning

• Used in tadka for kadhi, upma, pongal, vegetable stir-fry.

✔ Snacks & Breakfast

• Sprinkle on omelette, boiled eggs, sandwiches, salads, poha, idli.

✔ South Indian Dishes

• Used in milagu rasam (pepper rasam), pepper chicken, pepper dosa

WHITE PEPPER POWDER

Culinary Uses

• Soups & Sauces: Perfect for white soups, cream sauces, pasta.

• Vegetable Dishes: Enhances taste without changing color.

• Chinese & Continental Food: Fried rice, noodles, stir-fries.

• Marinades: For chicken, fish, paneer.

• Salads & Dressings: Mild heat with clean flavor.

• Seasoning: Used where black pepper specks are not desired.

Elaichi (Cardamom) Powder

Culinary Uses

• Sweets & Desserts: Add to kheer, halwa, laddoo, shrikhand, cakes, biscuits for aroma.

• Tea & Milk: 1 pinch in chai or warm milk for great taste.

• Savory Dishes: Enhances pulao, biryani, gravies, curries.

• Bakery: Flavors cookies, muffins, breads.

MUKHWAS

What is Mukhwas?

Mukhwas is a traditional Indian mouth freshener made from natural ingredients like fennel seeds, coriander seeds, sesame seeds, coconut, sugar crystals, and aromatic spices. It is commonly consumed after meals.

• Uses of Mukhwas

  • After Meals: Improves digestion and freshness

  • Mouth Freshener: Removes bad breath naturally

  • Digestive Aid: Helps reduce gas and bloating

  • Appetite Support: Stimulates digestive enzymes

  • Travel Use: Prevents nausea and acidity

  • Daily Habit: Small quantity can be taken 1–2 times a day

Elaichi (Cardamom) Powder

Culinary Uses

• Sweets & Desserts: Add to kheer, halwa, laddoo, shrikhand, cakes, biscuits for aroma.

• Tea & Milk: 1 pinch in chai or warm milk for great taste.

• Savory Dishes: Enhances pulao, biryani, gravies, curries.

• Bakery: Flavors cookies, muffins, breads.