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Why Food Flies in Your Air Fryer: Understanding Air Circulation and Safety Precautions

Air fryers have become a popular kitchen appliance due to their ability to deliver crispy, delicious results with minimal oil.  However, a common challenge users face is the movement of lighter food items during the cooking process. This can be not only frustrating but also pose potential safety hazards. The Science Behind Flying Food: Air fryers utilize a powerful internal fan that circulates hot air rapidly within the cooking chamber. This rapid air circulation is precisely what creates the crispy texture associated with air-fried foods. However, for lighter food items like makhana, garlic, papad, sesame seeds, flax seeds or similar products, this air current can cause them to lift and potentially fly around the basket. Safety Concerns: Food flying in your air fryer can lead to a few potential safety issues: Food Stuck in the Coil: If light food items come into contact with the heating element (coil), they can burn and stick, potentially leading to smoke and difficulty cleaning....

How To Convert Chana Dal to Dairy Free Paneer !

You loved paneer before you went vegan. Now that you have gone dairy free, you certainly miss cottage cheese. But that does not mean you have to live without it because there are ways to twist vegan food to something similar to paneer.  Hi, Ravneet Bhalla welcomes you back to the channel. Vegan Paneer Recipe Using Chickpea Dal This recipe outlines the steps for creating a flavorful and dairy-free vegan paneer substitute using chickpea dal (channa dal or split chickpeas). Ingredients: 1 cup dried chickpea dal (channa dal) Water Lemon juice or apple cider vinegar (optional) Muslin cloth or cheesecloth Fine colander (optional) Instructions: Soak the Dal: Rinse the chickpea dal thoroughly and soak it in water overnight. Grind the Dal: Drain the soaked dal and discard the soaking water. Grind the dal in a mixer-grinder with a minimal amount of water until a smooth paste forms, free of any coarse pieces. Extract Chickpea Milk: Add additional water and pulse the mixture a...