The utensils will shine and the food will also be cooked perfectly, you will be shocked to know the magic of adding lemon in boiling water.

News India Live, Digital Desk: While working in the kitchen, we learn new things every day. There are some tricks which make our work easier and also save time. One such very simple but effective trick is to put a slice of lemon in water while boiling potatoes or eggs.

You may find it a bit strange to hear this, but this small solution can solve your two big problems in a jiffy. Let us know how this method works and what are its benefits.

When you boil eggs…

The most common problem while boiling eggs is their breaking. Often, as soon as the egg is put in hot water, it cracks and the white part inside comes out and spreads in the water. This not only spoils the egg but also makes the utensil dirty.

remedy: To avoid this hassle, next time you boil eggs, add a small slice of lemon or a few drops of lemon juice to the water. The acid present in lemon helps in strengthening the egg shell. Due to this, eggs do not break quickly in hot water. Another advantage of this is that after boiling the shells of eggs come off very easily. You don’t have to put much effort into peeling them.

When you boil potatoes…

Many times it happens that while boiling the potatoes become too soft and start dissolving in water. Especially when we need whole pieces of potato for salad or vegetable, then this is a big problem.

remedy: Adding a slice of lemon to the water that boils potatoes also works wonders. The acidic nature of lemon prevents the outer starch of the potato from breaking down. Due to this, the potatoes get cooked well from inside, but retain their shape from outside and do not disintegrate. With this trick your potatoes will boil perfectly.

Another amazing benefit!

After boiling potatoes or eggs, a black or brown layer often accumulates on the inside of the vessel, which is very difficult to clean. If you put lemon in water, it does not allow a layer to form on the surface of the vessel. With this, your utensils also remain clean and you do not need to scrub them.

So next time you go to the kitchen, try this small but very useful trick.