How to store curry leaves for a long time with step-by-step pics and a short Youtube video. If you like my video, please do SUBSCRIBE to my channel ‘Asmallbite’. Curry leaves are also called Kari Patta in Hindi, Kariveppilai in Tamil, Karibevu in Kannada, Karivepaku in Telugu is widely used in Indian cuisine for seasoning lends a deep striking taste and a wonderful aroma to the dish. I have shared a simple method of storing the curry leaves for a long time, just rinse the leaves, dry until moisture-free, then store it in an airtight container, it lasts for more than 10 days. The same method can be followed to store mint leaves and coriander leaves but it stays good for 5 to 6 days only. Curry leaves can also be used for weight loss and they are rich in Vitamin A, B, C and B2. If interested, check my other interesting recipes like Curry Leaves Rice, Curry leaves Kulambu and Curry Leaves Podi.
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How to store curry leaves for long time
Ingredients
- 1 Bunch Curry Leaves
Instructions
- Remove the curry leaves from the main stem (use fresh and mature curry leaves). But do not separate the leaves from the subsidiary stem.
- Put all the curry leaves on a large colander.
- Discard all the stems and the old or shrunken leaves.
- Rinse the curry leaves thoroughly at least 3-4 times. Else, you can soak it in water for 5-10 minutes. Also, Ensure the dirt is completely removed.
- Drain the curry leaves completely. Furthermore, let the curry leaves sit in the colander for 10 minutes, so the excess water is drained.
- Put all the curry leaves on a large cotton cloth or kitchen towel and gently pat them dry.
- Then, spread the curry leaves one by one. Let this dry for 2-3 hours, but if you want to quicken the process, pat dry them using another kitchen cloth. Don't dry in the balcony under sunlight, but you can dry it inside the house under the fan.
- Spread a dry kitchen cloth or tissue in an airtight box. Arrange the curry leaves into the box, also discard the leaves which are not good (ensure there is no moisture before transferring to the box, else it gets spoiled). Do not overcrowd the box. Close the box and keep it inside the refrigerator.|Try this method of How to store curry leaves for a long time and it stays good for 10 days.
Notes
Tips for how to store curry leaves in the fridge
1. Select fresh, mature, and dark green-colored curry leaves. 2. Remove the curry leaves from the main stem only and not the subsidiary stems. 3. Pick and discard any old, pale, or shrunken leaves before going to the rinsing process. 4. Always rinse the curry leaves 3 to 4 times to remove any dirt or sand. 5. Press the curry leaves gently and let them sit in the colander for 10 minutes, so the excess water gets drained easily. 6. Use a cotton cloth or kitchen tissue to dry the curry leaves. Also, spread it one by one, else the leaves would have stuck with each other. 7. Suggested drying time is at least 2 hours to a maximum of 3 hours. 8. To quicken the drying process, pat dry the curry leaves using another kitchen cloth. 9. Never dry the curry leaves on the balcony under sunlight, but you can dry it inside the house under the fan. 10. Use a clean airtight container or box to store the curry leaves. But ensure the moisture is absorbed well before storing it. If moisture is there it will get spoiled soon. 11. Always spread a tissue or small cotton cloth in the container and then put the curry leaves. Never place them directly, if there is any moisture by chance, the leaves get spoilt. 12. In this method, the curry leaves stay good in the fridge for 10 + days. After using them, put them back soon inside the fridge, especially during summer.
How to Store Curry Leaves for a long time
How to store curry leaves
1. Remove the curry leaves from the main stem (use fresh and mature curry leaves). But do not separate the leaves from the subsidiary stem.
2. Put all the curry leaves on a large colander.
3. Discard all the stems and the old or shrunken leaves.
4. Rinse the curry leaves thoroughly at least 3-4 times. Else, you can soak it in water for 5-10 minutes. Also, Ensure the dirt is completely removed.
5. Drain the curry leaves completely. Furthermore, let the curry leaves sit in the colander for 10 minutes, so the excess water is drained.
6. Put all the curry leaves on a large cotton cloth or kitchen towel and gently pat them dry.
7. Then, spread the curry leaves one by one. Let this dry for 2-3 hours, but if you want to quicken the process, pat dry them using another kitchen cloth. Don’t dry in the balcony under sunlight, but you can dry it inside the house under the fan.
8. Spread a dry kitchen cloth or tissue in an airtight box. Arrange the curry leaves into the box, also discard the leaves which are not good (ensure there is no moisture before transferring to the box, else it gets spoiled). Do not overcrowd the box. Close the box and keep it inside the refrigerator.|
Try this method of How to store curry leaves for a long time and it stays good for 10 days.
How to Store Curry Leaves
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