Homemade Frozen Peas
Homemade Frozen Peas isn’t interesting? rather than buying expensive ready made packets from stores, this is so simple and I am always excited to make frozen peas at home. Green Peas season has almost come to an end here in Bangalore. I buy about 5 Kg peas, make this frozen peas in bulk and use if for 6 months. You can also make frozen carrot, beans, corn, broccoli, etc., in this way.
Homemade Frozen Peas
Recipe cuisine – Indian
Recipe category – Homemade / Preserved
Preparation + cooking time – 1 Day Freezing Time + 20 Mins
Yields – 1/2 Kg
Method
1. Remove the green peas from the pod.
2. Wash it thoroughly twice. Roll boil water in a pan until bubble appears.
3. Now add peas to the boiling water. After 2 or 3 mins the peas float on the top. Immediately switch off the flame.
4. Pour cold water over the peas to prevent the cooking process. Let it cool down. Spread the peas in a kitchen towel and pat dry. Once dried and cooled, store the peas in a tupper ware or zip lock cover. Label it with date.
5. Keep the peas in the freezer section. When required, take the required amount of peas you need, thaw and use it.
How to thaw frozen peas?
Take the required quantity of peas from the zip lock cover, spread it in a plate, allow it to come to room temperature. Just wash once and use it.
Homemade Frozen Peas
Tips
1. Always select good quality and firm peas.
2. Switch off flame immediately when the peas start to float on top or else it will get over cooked.
3. Blanching and freezing procedure gives more shelf life and also makes cooking easier.
4. Be sure there is no moisture in the peas, before storing in zip lock cover, or else peas gets spoiled easily.
5. Also use new zip lock cover or clean tupper ware for storage to increase the shelf life of the Frozen Peas.
You can use this Homemade Frozen Peas for about 6 to 9 months when preserved properly.
2. Switch off flame immediately when the peas start to float on top or else it will get over cooked.
3. Blanching and freezing procedure gives more shelf life and also makes cooking easier.
4. Be sure there is no moisture in the peas, before storing in zip lock cover, or else peas gets spoiled easily.
5. Also use new zip lock cover or clean tupper ware for storage to increase the shelf life of the Frozen Peas.
You can use this Homemade Frozen Peas for about 6 to 9 months when preserved properly.
Homemade Frozen Peas
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