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Kitchen Hacks: Is oil floating on top of vegetable gravy? Don’t worry! These 6 easy tips will balance it immediately
Samira Vishwas | August 17, 2025 10:24 AM CST

The secret of taste in Indian kitchen is often hidden in spices and oil. But when there is too much oil in vegetable gravy, it can spoil the taste and can also affect health. In such a situation, there is no need to worry—with some easy kitchen hacks, you can solve this problem in minutes.

🧠 6 Easy Tips to Remove Excess Oil from Vegetables

1. Use cold roti or bread slices

Place a cold roti or bread slice on the vegetable gravy. It will instantly absorb the oil floating on top. Remove after a few seconds—the gravy will become light and delicious.

2. Add an ice cube

Put a piece of ice in a spoon or a clean cloth and roll it on the gravy. Due to the coldness of the ice, the oil solidifies and sticks to the spoon and is easily removed.

3. The Tissue Paper Trick

Place a clean tissue paper on the hot gravy and remove it immediately. The tissue paper absorbs the oil that floats on top. Be careful not to leave the tissue for too long.

4. Mix a thin batter of gram flour or lentils

Mix a little gram flour or a thin paste of cooked lentils in the gravy. This will reduce the effect of oil and the gravy will become thick and tasty.

5. Cool and remove oil

If you have time, let the gravy cool down. When it cools down, the oil comes to the top which can be easily removed with a spoon.

6. Add oil-absorbing vegetables

Vegetables like potatoes or broccoli help absorb the oil. Add them to the gravy and cook for a while—the oil will reduce and the taste will increase.

✅ Conclusion:

Don’t panic if there is too much oil—with these easy hacks you can not only save the taste but also take care of your health. Next time you see oil floating in the gravy, try these tips and be smart in the kitchen.


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