In summer, mint will remain fresh for a long time, adopt the easy method of ‘mint ice cube’…

Lifestyle Desk- During the summer season, mint becomes a necessity for almost every household. Be it cold shikanji, spicy chutney, raita or detox drink – mint enhances both taste and freshness. But one problem that almost everyone faces is that mint gets spoiled very quickly. Its leaves are more delicate than green coriander, hence in extreme heat it starts withering or rotting within a day or two. In such a situation, repeatedly bringing mint from the market, cleaning and grinding it becomes a very troublesome task. If you also want to avoid this problem, then the method of “mint ice cube” can be very useful for you. This simple hack will not only keep the mint fresh for a long time, but will also allow you to use it immediately when needed. The special thing is that by working hard once, you can easily use mint for many days. Let us know how to make and use it.

How to make mint ice cubes?

To make mint ice cubes, first take fresh mint leaves. Wash them thoroughly with water and clean them so that the soil or dust is completely removed. After this let the leaves dry for some time. Now add mint leaves in the mixer. If you want, you can add some green coriander, green chilli or some water to it. Grind it finely. Fill the prepared paste in an ice tray. Put the required amount of paste in each cube and pour some water on top so that the cubes set easily. After this keep the tray in the freezer. Mint ice cubes will be ready in a few hours. When the cubes are completely frozen, remove them from the tray and store them in an airtight container or zip lock bag. This will also take up less space in the freezer and the cubes will remain safe for a long time.

It is also very easy to use

Whenever you want to make chutney, buttermilk, jaljeera, mojito or add mint to any drink, just take out a cube or two and use it directly. This will save the time of repeatedly washing, cutting and grinding mint.

Why is this method beneficial?

The biggest advantage of making mint ice cubes is that mint remains fresh for a long time and does not spoil. Besides, its aroma and taste also remain intact to a great extent. In summer, when mint dries quickly, this method can prove to be very useful. If you also want to make kitchen work easier and always keep fresh mint ready in summer, then definitely try this easy hack.