Comments on: Preserving Curry Leaves

By: Brian

Brian — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:11:25 +0000

Ive Found that the best way to keep curry leaves fresh is to wash and dry them, then leave them on the stalk and to then wrap them up in a damp paper towel nad put in a big into a zip lock baggie and throw it in the crisper! If you change the paper towel weekly theyll last quite a while I’ve had curry leaves for almost 3 months now!

By: Ronn Rodriguez

Ronn Rodriguez — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:23:33 +0000

Companion plants out of Athen’s, Ohio, also sells and ships them in the U.S. I just bought two plants and they came in very good shape. http://www.companionplants.com
Waiting for march when the Indian grocery store gets the leaves in from California. Then I will try this method. Thanks!

By: hetal

hetal — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:46:04 +0000

Hi Barb,

The leaves have to be really dry (making a rustling noise if you move them around) before storing. Any moisture which is left will cause them to mold. If they are moldy, they cannot be used.

By: Barb L

Barb L — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:30:16 +0000

I put my leaves in the fridge for 7 days and afterwards put them in a jar to store in the pantry. Took them out today to use them and found I have a jar of moldy curry leaves. They still give off their distinct aroma but I’m afraid they are no longer usable. What went wrong?

By: hetal

hetal — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:51:03 +0000

Hi Sup,

That sounds like a great idea! Thanks for sharing.