How to keep Cilantro(Coriander) fresh for longer time

Cilantro/coriander leaves can add a distinct taste to your dish.But storing it for longer time seems to be a bit challenging.I tried several ways and finally got the right way to store cilantro in fresh state for a month or even more.I usually get 3-4 bunches of cilantro together from Farmers market.Here is the trick to keep them fresh-

1.After getting cilantro from market,dry each bunch properly with tissue paper and then keep them under fan for 1/2 an hour so that all water is completely dried.This is done because the main reason for cilantro to get spoiled is water in the leaves which in due course of time turn the leaves black.So no water means they will remain fresh for much longer time.

2.Once all the water is dried from cilantro,take a newspaper and roll the cilantro inside it.Keep this in a zip lock bag.Now keep this zip lock bag in fridge.

3.Check every 2 days and remove any yellow/black leaves if present.

4,That is it.This way you can keep them green and fresh for even a month or more.Try this and let me know if you have any questions.

How to prepare boondi at home

Boondi can be prepared easily at home using gram flour.This boondi can be used in boondi raita or preparing boondi ladoos or can be eaten as namkeen when mixed with some spices.Follow following steps to prepare round boondi.

1.Mix the 1 cup gram flour and 1/2 cup water and 1/2 tsp salt and make a smooth batter,the consistency of batter should be such that it should flow properly through the skimmer.

2.Heat 2 cups of oil in a skillet.

3.Place skimmer 1 1/2 inch from pan level(this is important otherwise boondi would not come round.

4.Now pour the batter over a skimmer(sieve with round holes).Round boondies will come in the oil.

5.Fry it for 3 min or till bubbles disappear from oil.

6.Remove these boondies from oil and put it over tissue paper to soak extra oil.

7.Boondis are ready to be used.

How to prepare Khoya from Ricotta cheese.

Its easy to get khoya in India but in US it is a bit difficult.Its a helpful cooking tip for people to make nice Indian desserts using this cheese.Follow these simple steps to make khoya from Ricotta cheese.

1.Heat 1 tsp of butter in skillet.

2.Put ricotta cheese (15 oz/425 gm) in it and stir well(in medium flame)

3.Keep stirring till the cheese becomes dried.It will take around 10 minutes.

4.Now add 3 tablespoon of sugar(more or less as per taste) and keep stirring and cook for another 5 min on medium flame and let the mix completely dry.

5.Khoya is ready to make any dessert like mithai,gujia,pede,etc.

How to make paneer at home

Making Paneer at home is real easy here is the technique to prepare soft and fresh paneer.
1.Heat 5 cups of whole milk to boil.
2.Then lower the flame and add 3 tsp of lime juice in this.
3.Slowly slowly stir the milk so that it may not get burnt from bottom.
4.In 5 min you will notice that milk is starting curdling.
5.Keep on stirring and in another 5 min the whole fat will be separated and water will remain.
6.Now drain(using cotton cloth) water from this fat and wash it in running water so that sourness due to lime juice is washed away.
7.Now tie this cloth with paneer in it and keep it below some heavy weight for 4 hrs,so that its water is totally drained.
8.That's it,after 4 hrs open the cloth remove paneer and cut it into pieces and fry it and use it in making any paneer vegetable