Curry leaves

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  1. Huma

    Huma Silver IL'ite

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    Hi everyone

    I buy my curry leaves in plastic bag and i put it in the freezer but it dries very quicky,:bonk what can i do for keeping them fresh and green? any ideas about face mask using them? or anything else?:idea

    Thanks in advance.
     
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  2. Saraswathipv

    Saraswathipv IL Hall of Fame

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    Hi huma,

    I separate the curry leaves from its stem and put it in a box. And I place a tissue paper on the top. It absorbs the moisture and keeps it fresh for atleast a week.
    I replace the paper if it seems wet after a couple of days.

    Even if you have it in the plastic bag...wrap the leaves with a tissue paper or aluminium foil. It helps.

    I am not aware of face masks .
     
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    gdeepanu Senior IL'ite

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    You can take a glass or flower pot of water and put the curry leaves with stem touching the water (like flowers arranged in flower pot) it will be green for ever. if required u can change the water. even for greens (keeray) u can follow the same.

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    Hi ladies

    thanks for the advice. i am wondering if i put them in water the leaves will be ruined right Gdeepanu?
     
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    Hi Huma,
    I wash it with the stems on and then I remove their leaves and dry them with a kitchen towel. After that, I lay it on a big glass oven proof plate, drizzle some oil, and rub the oil on so it nearly coats most of the leaves. I then put it in the microwave for a couple of minutes. They become sort of dry and crisp. Leave them out on the counter until they cool down and then store them in an air tight container in the freezer. I use them for months.
     

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