The winter freshness and nutrition -rich vegetables such as carrots, tomatoes and fenugreek can also be eaten in summer if they are stored properly. This will not only protect their taste and nutrition, but you will be able to use them throughout the year. Before the end of winter, it is important that you store it well and keep tasting them throughout the year. Let's know some easy and effective ways to store these vegetables in the fridge.
How to store carrots
First of all, wash the carrots thoroughly, remove the dirt and soil above them. You can peel carrot peel, but it is not necessary. Peeling can improve their taste and color. Cut the carrot into small pieces or slices (it is optional). If you want, you can also store carrots. After boiling carrot pieces, put them in cold water (blanching). This will help carrots to maintain freshness. Dry the carrot pieces well and then pack in an airtight bag or container. Now store these packed carrots in the freezer. In this way, carrots can remain fresh for 6-12 months.
How to store tomatoes
Wash tomatoes thoroughly and ensure their freshness. Bring hot water to a vessel to boil tomatoes. Then add tomatoes to it and boil for a few seconds. This will make their skin emerge and separate. Now remove the skin of tomatoes. This process helps to keep fresh for a long time when storing tomatoes. You can cut tomatoes into small pieces or make it puree. Pack tomatoes or puree in airtight bag and then keep it in the freezer. In this way you can store tomatoes for 6-8 months.
Way to store fenugreek
Wash and clean fenugreek leaves. Put fenugreek leaves in a little warm water and boil for 1-2 minutes (blanch). Now squeeze fenugreek leaves in cold water and squeeze it well. Dry fenugreek leaves well with kitchen towels and then pack them in an airtight bag. Store this pack in the fridge. You can store fenugreek in the freezer for 6-12 months.
Mixed method (mixture of tomatoes, carrots and fenugreek)
If you want to store these three together, then instead of storing them separately, you can also pack them in a mixed bag, so that you will be able to use them together. The same method is especially when you are planning to make a dish like soup or curry, then it comes in handy.
General tips
Vegetable blanching is very important before freezing, because the freshness of vegetables keeps the freshness and they do not spoil for long. Use airtide bags or containers so that air and moisture can be avoided. The more necessary, the more you can use at once and the rest of the vegetables remain fresh. By adopting these methods, you can store carrots, tomatoes and fenugreek in winter and you can use them in delicious dishes even in summer.
