how to keep mint leaf (pudina) and coriander leaf (malli leaf) stay longer in fridge

Re: how to keep mint leaf (pudina) and coriander leaf (malli leaf) stay longer in fri

Wrap it up with a news paper and then put it in the cover and refrigerate..

 

Re: how to keep mint leaf (pudina) and coriander leaf (malli leaf) stay longer in fri

I have found a better way of storing Mint/Coriander/Curry leaves. Line the plastic container that you use to store them with a banana leaf piece. Cover totally with the banana leaf. Close the box and store in fridge. I find it lasts much longer and fresh.
Pudina leaves do not blacken, and coriander does not become yellow. Try it!

 

Re: how to keep mint leaf (pudina) and coriander leaf (malli leaf) stay longer in fri

Wrap it in a kitchen paper towel and put it in a airtight container and it will stay fresh for a week.

 

Re: how to keep mint leaf (pudina) and coriander leaf (malli leaf) stay longer in fri

I clean the leaves (remove the roots) and soak them in water until they look fresh. Then I pat them dry and wrap them in kitchen towel and place them in a sealable plastic or plastic container. It will last for at least a week.

 

Re: how to keep mint leaf (pudina) and coriander leaf (malli leaf) stay longer in fri

I wash the leaves and wrap it in a cloth and leave it for one hour outside, till the wetness is absorbed by the cloth and the leaves are no more damp. Then I chop them and store it in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Usually 7-10 days the leaves are fresh. I use them mostly within a week as I put coriander in almost all curries.

 

Re: how to keep mint leaf (pudina) and coriander leaf (malli leaf) stay longer in fri

I was also looking for some answer for same thing as my coriander leaves used to be bad after 2- 3days. I did follow you idea and my coriander leaves are fresh in fridge for now 5 days. Thanks a lot Arunaji.

 

Re: how to keep mint leaf (pudina) and coriander leaf (malli leaf) stay longer in fri

You can also chop them and then put chopped leaves in ice cube tray and then pour water on them and then freeze the ice cube tray . Once set remove cubes and store in a ziplock bag in freezer. You can add that to the curries. Or i store them in a plastic bag with a few holes in it in the vegetable section of the fridge it stays fresh for at least a week.

 

Re: how to keep mint leaf (pudina) and coriander leaf (malli leaf) stay longer in fri

Rinse the curry leaves and put them in a tall glass - one made out of GLASS, not plastic or something - with enough water to cover about 2" of stem or roots. Put a plastic cover loosely over the top so the tops don't dry out. Change the water every couple of days and switch the plastic cover around or dry off the inside. They will keep for 3 weeks or so in the fridge - longer if they still have the roots on. Rarely I have seen rooted coriander put out new leaves while in water in the fridge this way.