Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indian households to reduce cooking oil consumption by 10%, keeping the record-high fuel prices in many countries in view and the need to conserve foreign exchange amid the West Asia crisis, he also mentioned how reducing cooking oil consumption by 10% allows Indians to show patriotism while making their bodies healthier. In the same league, now Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh has urged people to reduce food wastage and be mindful of cooking food. According to a YouTube Shorts shared by ABP Live, addressing a public gathering, he said, “Jitne log khane wale honge, unki sankhya ke anupat mein apne rashan dein, faltu khana na banaye, aur agar koi bhula birsa aa jaye to uske liye alag se usmein bana lein.” Which means, every household should be mindful of cooking everyday food and should prepare in accordance with the number of people and their appetitie, and families should avoid the practice of cooking excess food. And in case, an unexpected guest arrives, prepare something extra for them. He further added, “We cannot be dependent on LPG, and have to look for alternatives and in the meantime use the resources sensibly.” According to experts, when it comes to mindful cooking, it is important to keep the quantity and quality of food in check. Here are some tips on how one can cook ‘right’ at home.
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