Have you ever noticed how spick and span the chef’s setup is on YouTube? Try and imitate it in your kitchen and the pursuit might end up in a royal mess. While having an appealing setup is commendable, the essence of cooking extends far beyond aesthetic presentations. A holistic approach to cooking involves healthy habits that can be a game changer in terms of nutrition, hygiene and optimising the potential of your ingredients. 

Expert chefs admit that cooking efficiently can be a challenging task. As you get ahead with the process, you may start wondering if you forgot some of the steps or missed a key ingredient, or you just lack the chef’s talent, confidence and flair. Well, fret not: there are a few simple procedures you can follow to ensure a smoother experience the next time tackle a recipe. 

In a bid to scour good kitchen and cooking habits, Mid-day.com dialled up Mumbai chefs - Subhash Shirke from The Pantry and Nikhil Kedar from Baliboo who enlighten us with key principles to develop a healthy cooking routine in a home kitchen. Further, nutritionist Garima Dev Verman shatters myths attached to cooking habits.

Chef Subhash Shirke, The Pantry