How To Store Curry Leaves
Curry leaves are an essential herb in Sri Lankan and South Indian cuisines. Curry leaves are used in cooking as well as for their many medicinal and nutritional benefits. Let's explore how to use, store and freeze curry leaves and to get their benefits daily.
Ingredients
- Curry leaves
Instructions
In the Refrigerator
- If there's any dirt in the curry leaves, rinse them under running water. You can place the curry leaves in a colander, to let the water drain. Wipe them with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Place the curry leaves in an airtight container or a ziplock bag along with a paper towel. Store in the fridge for 2 weeks.
In the Freezer
- Once cleaned, remove the leaves from the stem.
- Place the leaves in a freezer-safe bag and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Drying Curry leaves
- To dry the curry leaves, spread them on a large tray. Keep them in the sun for a few days until they're fully dried and easily crumbled. You can cover the tray with a net to prevent the curry leaves from scattering or to keep the flies away.
- Alternatively, dry them in a dehydrator. Or storing them in room temperature will eventually dry them out.
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