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Dhania Storage Tips: Green coriander gives nourishment along with enhancing the taste and fragrance of eating. But it is often difficult to keep it fresh for a long time. You can keep it fresh for several days by adopting some easy kitchen hacks. Coriander will neither be yellow nor bad with these tricks.
How to Store Coriander Leaves: It is not a matter of Indian kitchen and not mentioning green coriander, it cannot happen. The taste and fragrance of food increases manifold with green coriander. Lentil, vegetable, salad or chutney, its magic is different in every dish. But the problem comes when the green coriander brought from the market starts witnessing within two days. It becomes even more difficult to keep it in the rain and summer season. Many times people buy more coriander and then they get spoiled if they do not store properly.
In such a situation, money is also wasted and food also seems incomplete. But now you do not need to take tension. With the help of some easy home tips and tricks, you can keep green coriander fresh and green for several days. After adopting these hacks, neither coriander will be yellow nor bad quickly.
Do not wash the coriander with water: Many people accidentally wash them with water immediately after buying coriander. But by doing this, its moisture increases and the leaves start melting quickly. It is better that you separate yellow or bad leaves and spread it on a dry cloth or paper. This will remove additional moisture and it will remain fresh for a long time.
Wrap in tissue paper: This is the easiest and effective way. After drying the coriander lightly, wrap it in a tissue paper or a clean dry cloth. After this, put it in an airtight container or zip lock bag and keep it in the fridge. Coriander kept in this way can remain fresh for 7 to 10 days.
Put in a water jar: If you want the coriander to remain fresh for weeks, then store it in a water jar or glass. For this, fill water in a glass and put the coriander sticks in it. Cover a plastic bag on top and place it in the fridge. This method is exactly like keeping flowers in water, so that coriander will remain green and fresh.
Use airtight box: Many times people keep the coriander in the open, due to which it starts drying up quickly. If you want to use it for a long time, then take an airtight box and spread the tissue paper in it and place coriander over it. This method is especially effective in rainy and summer season.
How to store in freezer: If you want to store coriander for a long time, then you can also keep it in the freezer. For this, first dry the coriander and cut it with water or olive oil in the ice cube tray. When it freezes, remove it and store it in an airtight box. If needed, you can use these cubes directly in vegetable or soup.
Keep coriander powder: Seeing the coriander getting spoiled again and again, you can also store its powder and store it. For this, dry the coriander leaves in the sun and grind it in a grinder and keep it in the airtight jar. This powder will increase both flavor and fragrance in food.
Protect a little caution: Keep in mind that do not keep the coriander in sunlight or warm place. It is better to always keep it in a cold and dry place. Also, whenever you use it, take out as much as needed, it can also spoil quickly by removing and opening it.
Health Tips: Coriander not only enhances taste but is also beneficial for health. It contains iron, vitamin-C and antioxidants which strengthen digestion and immunity. However, some people may cause allergies or stomach problems by eating high amounts of coriander. Therefore, if you already have a health issue, then it is necessary to seek the advice of a doctor.
Now whenever you bring green coriander from the market, follow these easy tips and keep it fresh for a long time. This will not only make your food fresh and tasty, but will also save both your money and hard work.
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