Storing herbs is everyone's dilemma. You usually get a huge bunch of herbs from the grocery store and never seem to use them fast enough before they spoil.
Everyone has their own tips and tricks here. I did try a lot of suggestions out there, but was looking for something that still kept the freshness and flavor intact for as long as I could push it. Curry leaves can stay up to a month in the fridge if removed from the stalk and stored in a glass jar.
When you get the curry leaves from the supermarket, remove the stalk. Line the inside of a glass jar with a kitchen paper towel and place the leaves inside. Remember to wipe the moisture inside and pull out any blackened leaves from time to time.
Make sure you do not overcrowded them in the bottle or it will encourage moisture to collect faster.
This picture was taken after more than 15 days of being in the fridge. Neither it's flavour nor its colour was compromised.
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