How to preserve herbs

Name: How to preserve herbs
Total time: 49 s
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 bunch Coriander Leaves; 1 bunch Mint; 1 bunch Curry Leaves

Time10 Min

DifficultyEasy

Serves2

Trying to grow your summer garden? Preserving herbs is a terrific way to make the most of your seasons. Fresh herbs used as seasoning or spices add an oomph factor to your dishes. The taste is simply mesmerizing and not to forget, the variety you get. There are many advantages to learning how to preserve herbs. Since you make your own, you don't have to worry about the side effects of agrochemical ... s and pesticides. Secondly, if there any rare herbs you are collecting which aren't available year-round, you can preserve them for later use. Using herbs adds nutrition to your diet, unlike store-bought vegetables and fruits that are lacking due to the effects of oxidation. And think about it, which is more nutritious? A fresh herb picked plucked straight from the soil or something that's been sitting on the shelves for weeks and is chemically processed? Now that you realize the importance of learning how to preserve herbs and save them for later, let's dive into this post. Our how-to preserve herbs description explains what herbs and ingredients you'll be needing for this. For a step-by-step guide, be sure to watch our how to preserve herbs video since it shows you how to preserve herbs at home.

Ingredients

Fruits & Vegetables

Curry Leaves

1 bunch

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Coriander Leaves

1 bunch

Mint

1 bunch

Directions

Coriander leaves :- Clean, cut the muddy roots and wash the coriander in freshwater.

Dry them properly by using paper tissue. Take a container/ ziplock bag layer with a paper towel and add the coriander leaves into it. Put another layer of paper towel on top and close the lid properly. Store the air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Mint leaves:- Remove the excess stem from the bottom and dip the mint in water and wash it properly.

Remove from water, dry the leaves from the tissue paper. Take a container layer with a paper towel and add the mint leaves into it. Put another layer of paper towel on top and close the lid properly . Store the air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Curry leaves :- Dip the curry leaves in water and wash it properly .

Dry the washed leaves from paper tissue. take a container, layer with a paper towel, and add curry leaves into it. Put another layer of paper towel on top and close the lid properly. Store the airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Health Benefits of Preserved Herbs :

When it comes to preserving herbs benefits, the biggest advantage is that the nutrients are kept intact. Most preservation methods use dehydration and freeze-drying for this. There's not much to think about preserve herbs calories either. Herbs like parsley and mint are naturally low in calories but high in antioxidants. If you're trying to learn how to preserve herbs restaurant-style and reap the most benefits when it comes to cooking, we'll reveal you the secrets. Did you know that herbs fight infections and protect your body against inflammation? If you're trying to look younger than your real age, you'll be glad to know that certain herbs provide anti-ageing benefits when used long-term. For those who want a little pick-me-up during the day, herbs like Ginkgo Biloba and Sage boost brain function and help cognitively. There are herbs that regulate blood sugar levels and help in lowering high cholesterol too. They make a part of nature's medicine cabinet but are also food for the soul. So, why not add them to your cooking and indulge in the goodness? If you're looking for ideas about recipes that include herbs in your cooking be sure to check out our other posts. We don't just teach you how to preserve herbs, we also show you how to use them!

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