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Effective Method to Keep Green Chilies Fresh for Months
This simple hack keeps green chillies fresh for months
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A simple four-step method can help keep green chilies fresh for months by preventing dehydration in the refrigerator. This involves removing stems, washing with turmeric, drying, and storing with garlic in a ziplock bag.
- 01Refrigerators can dehydrate green chilies due to low humidity and temperature fluctuations.
- 02Chef Vaibhav Bhargava suggests a four-step method to keep chilies fresh: remove stems, wash with turmeric, dry completely, and store in a ziplock bag with garlic.
- 03Different types of chilies in India vary in spiciness, measured in Scoville Heat Units (SHU), with Bhoot Jolokia being one of the hottest.
- 04Chilies can enhance dishes through tempering, chutneys, and stir-fries, making them versatile in cooking.
- 05The Scoville scale is used to measure the heat of chili peppers, with various Indian chilies having distinct SHU ratings.
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Keeping green chilies fresh can be a challenge due to the dehydrating effects of refrigerators. Chef Vaibhav Bhargava explains that the moisture loss occurs when chilies are stored loosely or when the fridge is frequently opened. To combat this, he recommends a four-step method: remove the stems, wash the chilies with turmeric, dry them thoroughly, and store them in a ziplock bag with a few cloves of garlic. This method helps maintain their freshness for months. Additionally, green chilies can be used in various culinary applications such as tempering curries, making chutneys, and enhancing stir-fries. The article also highlights different types of chilies found in India, including Green Jwala, Teja, and Bhoot Jolokia, each with varying levels of spiciness measured on the Scoville scale, which quantifies heat in Scoville Heat Units (SHU).
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This method can help households reduce food waste by prolonging the freshness of green chilies, leading to better meal preparation and cost savings.
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