How to store Curry Leaves in Fridge fresh - Step by Step pictures
Fresh batch from the market
Wash and rise in running water and let it drain in a colander.
After 30 mins, the water is almost drained.
Dry the curry leaves on a towel under a fan.
Warp around and make sure the leaves are very dry.
Take a dry box, place a paper at the bottom. Remove all the leaves from the stem and drop into the box.
When you are done, cover with another paper and close with the lid and refrigerate. When required you can just use it without bothering to wash.
The other tips to Store Curry Leaves, the second way to store the curry leaves would be to make a powder of them fresh and store in an air tight container.
This can be simply done in a microwave for 3 - 4 mins depending on your microwave. The first time I did, I had to experiment. So I started with 30 secs, another 30 secs,1 mins, 2 mis. So looks like finally after 4 mins the curry leaves were crisp that you could just crush them in hand and store.
Once the curry leaves are dry, remove the leaves from stem, take them in a mw safe plate, mw for 30 secs
Then for another 2 mins, depending on your mw
This is after 2.30 secs
If you are looking for making a tangy gravy, then try this Karuveppilai Kuzhambu Recipe
Jay says
wow...very interesting post..thanks for sharing..usually, I used to dry in sunlight for abt a week and crush them for storage. MW method sounds good..:)
Kalyani says
very nice tips – and loved reading all ur psots this BM week Valli !
Nisha S. says
Oh thanks for this post!
I was justtt thinking of asking my mom how to store kari patta & cilantro coz mine are getting blackish & some soggy & some drying up! What a wastage right?!?
I will try your 1st method for both & see how it goes, thanks Valli!
The Pumpkin Farm says
Lovely idea Valli, keep this theme on for next BM edition, I was unsure of what you meant with preps and preserves, really helpful
Aarthi says
Nice way dear..Perfect way to preserve curry leaves...
Harini says
I just fan dry them until they are totally dried and store in an air tight container!
Chitra says
informative post 🙂
Chandrani says
Very clean and nice way to preserve this. Thanks for sharing this.
Susan says
Thanks, Valli. These are great tips. I always purchase more than I need and appreciate ways to make the extra last longer.
Rajani says
I try to do this everytime we buy vegetables, but almost never do it because of laziness. Nice post, motivates me to get started!
Priya says
Lovely tip,thanks for sharing..
Gayathri Kumar says
Nice informative post...
divya says
very wonderful post dear...
Suma Gandlur says
I just store them in an airtright container.
Valli, do the curryleaves retain their fragrance even after microwaving / drying?
Srivalli says
Thank you everybody!
SumaThe leaves did have their fragrance after drying them in the microwave though not as much as you would expect when you roast them on a pan.
Priya's Feast says
Nice tip on storing curry leaves...I am quit obsessed with the coriander,curry and mint leaves that major role in our cooking..
veena krishnakumar says
i m book marking all your storage ideas... very helpful
Sugarcraft India says
I love this Srivalli.. Can't thank you enough!!!!
Anonymous says
thanks a ton for the idea.... staying away from the south I was missing the smell & taste of curry leaves. The next time i go home I'll have a big batch prepared to carry to these lonesome lands
Elvis Dias says
Wow. The microwave process was amazing. Stored in air tight containers. I use a lot of curry leaves for almost all my dishes. Thanks a ton. Sharon
Dorothy Doorasamy says
You can dry them and add it to your spices and even grind them with your ginger and garlic.
Krishna says
Do not use news paper as it contains chemical ink , not good for health. Use other alternatives like cotton cloth.
Srivalli says
Thanks, yes we no longer use the paper. That was for a temporary period.