Imagine, guests are arriving in just 10 minutes. The dining table is set, and the aroma of your "special dish" fills the entire house. You excitedly taste the dish to give it the final touch... and then you get a huge shock. "Oh my God! The salt is unbearably strong!"

In that one moment, it feels like the ground has slipped from under your feet. Sweat beads on your forehead, and your mind goes numb. How will you cook another meal so quickly? Will all your hard work go to waste? Will you have to face embarrassment in front of your guests?

Well, you can take a deep breath now. Your kitchen is a place where every mistake can be rectified. Too much salt is just a minor hiccup that our traditional home remedies can fix in a jiffy. Let's learn about 5 such kitchen hacks in this article.

What to do if there's too much salt in the vegetable dish?

Dough balls are the most effective.
This is the oldest and most tried-and-tested remedy. If there is too much salt in a gravy-based vegetable dish or dal, make 2-3 large balls of kneaded dough and add them to the dish. Let it cook for 10-15 minutes. The dough absorbs the extra salt. Remember, don't forget to remove the dough balls before serving.

The magic of raw potatoes
Potatoes are not only the king of vegetables but also a 'salt-absorbing machine'. Peel a raw potato, cut it into large pieces, and add it to the vegetable dish or dal. The potato will absorb the extra salt from the dish. You can remove the potato pieces after cooking.

Using yogurt or cream
If you are making Shahi Paneer, chicken, or any spicy gravy, add a tablespoon of yogurt or fresh cream to it. This not only reduces the saltiness but also gives your dish a creamy, restaurant-like taste. Just make sure the yogurt isn't too sour.

Lemon Juice
If the salt is too strong in a dry vegetable dish (like okra or potato and cauliflower), flour or milk won't help. In such a situation, lemon juice is your best friend. The acidity cuts through the saltiness and balances the flavor. It will also enhance the taste of the dish.

Bread Slice
If there's too much salt in your soup or lentil dish, add one or two slices of bread. The bread acts like a sponge and absorbs the excess salt. After 1-2 minutes, carefully remove the bread, and your soup will be perfectly ready to eat.

Cooking is an art, and mistakes can happen to anyone. A smart cook isn't someone who never makes mistakes, but someone who knows how to fix them.

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