December 23, 2010

Tips on preserving Curry Leaves

  • String the Curry Leaves from stems.
  • Fill basin with water.
  • Add a tspn of salt and mix it well in order to dissolve it.
  • Wash the Curry Leaves in salt water in order to remove the pesticides from it.
  • Drain them in colander.
  • Pour out the salt water and fill the basin again with fresh water.
  • Once again wash the Curry Leaves in fresh water.
  • Again drain them in colander.
  • Now place a dry cloth in shade and place all the Curry Leaves loosely on this cloth .
  • Dry the Curry Leaves till there is no trace of water on them.
  • Take one air tight container and place a cloth on it.
  • Sprinkle water on a cloth to lightly dampen it.
  • Loosely pack the Curry Leaves in this cloth and close the cloth from all the edges.
  • Close the container with a lid and place it in a fridge.
  • Curry Leaves will remain fresh for nearly 15-20 days.

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