Cover and keep in warm dark place. At night add water and drain out. Cover and keep again as before. Preferably use a porous container eg. an earthen pot. for best results. Tips for Soups Always add cornflower to any recipe by first making a thin paste in cold water.
Cornflower is an excellent thickening agent to add body to any soup.
If not available maida can also be used, similarly. Only the transparency of clear soups will not be there. Never over-boil soups as they lose their colour and body. To make re-usable and handy stock. Make purees of boiled tomatoes, carrots, or bottle gourd.