
Recipes using green leafy vegetables
- mint pulao recipe
- coriander pulao recipe
- palak paneer recipe
- methi malai paneer recipe
- cabbage poriyal | cabbage stir fry recipe
Storing of green leafy vegetables
- firstly, wash and dry leafy vegetables, cover with paper towel, store in storage container and refrigerate it.
- wash and boil leafy vegetables for 2 mins, drain in cold water, store and freeze in zipper bag.
- furthermore, cut stems, wash and drain it, roll in towel with rubber band, store in ziploc bags and refrigerate it.
- always, cut the roots, wrap the leafy vegetables in paper towel and store in plastic bags and refrigerate it.
- also, store coriander leaves in storage container by wrapping in kitchen towel or news paper and refrigerate it.
- in addition, for coriander, cut ends, place in glass of water, cover the leaves with plastic bag and refrigerate it.
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also, for spinach, wrap in damp paper towels and store unwashed in perforated plastic bags or ziploc bags.
- in addition, for spinach, cut the bottom and dip it in glass of water and refrigerate it for a week.
- also, for spinach, wash and make puree, fill it in tray, freeze and store in ziploc bags.
- furthermore, for spinach and amarnath, wash and blanch it, store the puree in freezer for many days.
- also, microwave fenugreek, curry and mint leaves, store in air tight container and crush it for use.
- finally, for curry leaves, wash and dry it, store in box, wipe the lid for every 2 days.
Notes
- firstly, leafy vegetables retain crispiness when stored in coolest part of fridge.
- always, keep the leafy vegetables in net plastic bags.
- furthermore, to keep the leafy vegetables fresh in plastic bags, make sure to have holes to allow air.
- also, closed packets and too wet paper towel spoils leafy vegetables.
- in addition, avoid keeping leafy vegetables close to ethylene emitting fruits like tomatoes.
- always eliminate bad leafy vegetables from bunch.
- never leave leafy vegetables outside for too long.
- also, don’t refrigerate leafy vegetables while wet or even damp, dry them well after rinsing.
- finally, don’t store leafy vegetables with fruits or raw meat.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/store-green-leafy-vegetables-benefits/