Living Abroad & Need Curry Leaves? Here's An Easy Hack To Store This Herb For The Long Haul 

Credits: suman.ranganath.gowda/ Instagram

Suman Has A Curry Leaf Hack

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Separate The Curry Leaves

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Wash The Leaves

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Place The Leaves In An Ice Tray

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Fill Ice Tray With Water

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Get Curry Leaf Ice Cubes

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Let It Melt

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What do you think of this cool hack to keep the herb fresh?

Credits: suman.ranganath.gowda/ Instagram