Kitchen Hacks: Rock Salt (Sendha Namak)

Add rock salt to an ice-water bath to chill drinks faster, perfect for last-minute guests or festive gatherings.

Scrub stubborn grease off cast iron or kadais using rock salt as a natural, gentle abrasive that won’t damage the surface.

Sprinkle rock salt in water before soaking leafy greens. It helps remove dirt and keeps them fresher for longer.

Dissolve rock salt in warm water for a quick gargle solution that helps relieve throat irritation naturally.

Rub rock salt with half a lemon on cutting boards to remove stubborn smells from onions, garlic, and fish while keeping the surface fresh and clean.