Did you know your kitchen colander could do this?

Stripping herbs

To remove leaves off of herbs like coriander and methi thread the stems of the herbs through the colander’s holes and pull.

Flour sift

Hold the handle with one hand, then gently tap the colander full of flour with the other.

Keeps insects at bay

Invert a colander and place it over each dish to keep flies and other bugs away for a picnic.

Perfect mashed potatoes

Use a colander if you don't have a traditional rice for mashing potatoes.

Steam rice

For perfect fluffy rice every time, use a colander by rinsing the rice until the water runs clear.

Washing veggies & fruits

This one is our favorite, but in case you haven’t tried it, wash produce is in a colander.

Keeps pasta warm

Place a colander in the bowl, pour the pasta and water into the colander

Beach sculptor

A simple, affordable plastic colander works great for digging in sand or at the beach.

Keeps grapes & berries fresh

To keep them fresh for longer, store them in a colander in the refrigerator.