5 easy ways to clean burnt food and dark stains from your pressure cooker

So, you've served an excellent dinner and amazed everyone with your culinary skills. You return to the kitchen with a sense of pride and satisfaction, only to catch a glimpse of the dirty pots and pans demanding your attention. Stubborn stains, burnt food and stuck-on food debris need a good hand cleaning. This is probably the last thing you deserve after a lovely evening.

But most of all you will be shocked while cooking Indian foodwhich includes many spices and ingredients. Forget all your troubles. We have a few simple tricks to make cleaning easier for you that work like magic. They can also be used for other kitchen utensils. But, since the pressure cooker is the most prized utensil in every Indian cuisine, save our tips for the next time you make a hearty chicken or biryani curry.

1. Pour hot water over burnt food
The easiest way to get rid of burnt food residues, especially for a pressure cooker, is to pour water into it, put it on the stove and simmer for 10-15 minutes. This will help loosen any dried-on food pieces that can be easily cleaned out later.

2. Onions from dark spots

The pressure cooker is a long-term assistant. Chances are, you have been using it for several years and the finish can be damaged by dark spots that build up over time. To keep your pressure cooker looking clean and smooth again, you need to follow one simple rule. Pour water into the pressure cooker so that it covers the soiled areas. Place 5-6 onion husks (the top layer of the husk) in the water. Place on the stove over high heat and close the lid. Boil water with onion peel for 20-30 minutes. Remove from the stove, and once the water has cooled, gently scrub the surface.

3. Cremortartar for aluminum pressure cookers.

Cremortartar is nothing more than tartaric acid (tartaric salt of potassium acid or acidic potassiumtartaric acid salt). In fact, it looks like a powdery substance that forms at the bottom of the barrels used to make wine. The process is the same. Pour only 1/2 or 3/4 of the water into the pressure cooker. Do not completely fill the container with water. Add 2-3 teaspoons of tartaric acid to it and place the pressure cooker on the stove. You can also squeeze the juice of two lemons to acidify the coating and of course to add flavor. Heat until the water starts to boil. After a few minutes, you will notice that the dark spots disappear. Remove from heat and wash the cooker with regular soap. This will help restore the shiny finish to your pressure cooker.

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4. Baking soda for tough and stubborn stains

If there is a hardened layer of dirt on the bottom of your pressure cooker that has accumulated over a very long time, then baking soda is the best tool for this cleaning. This magic cleaner is a must in your kitchen. Add 2-3 teaspoons of baking soda to a pressure cooker filled with water. Simmer over low heat for several hours. You can also add a few drops of liquid soap. Remove the pressure cooker from the stove and let cool. Once the cooker has cooled down, scrub it again with baking soda to remove residue and create a shiny finish.In addition, baking soda is great for cleaning enamelled or painted dishes because it cleans gently and does not damage the finish.

5. Vinegar from mineral deposits

When you use your pressure cooker for a long time, a white layer of mineral deposits may form. An easy way to clean up is to use vinegar, which is acidic in nature and helps dissolve plaque. Fill the pressure cooker with water and add 1 cup white vinegar... Leave it overnight. The next morning, wash the pressure cooker and dry it as usual. You will see a noticeable difference. Repeat this procedure again after a few days in order to get rid of any residues.

Never store cooked food in the pressure cooker, as it will be more difficult to dispose of leftover food. Also, after using your pressure cooker, always soak it in warm water for half an hour. This will soften the burnt food that is stuck to the surface. Use a sponge or rag to clean the finish. Metal scourers can damage the coating beyond repair.

Basic moments

Always soak your pressure cooker in warm water after each use.
Baking soda is a magical cleaner for removing burnt food and dirt.
Use a sponge or cloth to clean. Metal scourers can damage the coating of the pressure cooker.

N.V. Naumchik