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In some parts of India, people find it difficult to get enough curry leaves for their daily use. But here in Kerala curry leaves grow like big plants. Most of the houses in South India, have curry leaves tree in their vegetable garden. And the people, who don't have this tree in their house, uses a simple method to preserve and store them. 
So, for those who cant get curry leaves for their daily use, can follow this method on "How to preserve Curry leaves for a longer duration".

Steps to preserve and store curry leaves:

1. Remove the curry leaves from the stems, & wash them well. Put the curry leaves on a kitchen towel or any clean cloth, and gently pat them dry.


2. Now, spread these curry leaves on a plate and keep it directly under the sun light for 2-3 days. Make sure that you cover the plate with something, so that the leaves won't fly away with the wind.

3. Once the curry leaves become dry and crispy, store them in an air-tight container. You can store them outside or inside the fridge. But in summer, i suggest you to store it in the fridge.

Use the stored curry leaves when ever you want and add it to you recipes, it will just taste the same as the fresh ones.
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