Kitchen Hacks: Why buy from the market? Prepare aromatic oregano at home in just 15 minutes, best in both taste and purity!

News India Live, Digital Desk: Oregano is actually a herb similar to ‘Carom Leaves’. Celery plant is planted in many homes in India. Using its leaves, you can prepare market-like ‘pizza seasoning’. Essential Ingredients: Fresh celery leaves: 1-2 cups (well washed and dried) Chilli flakes: (optional, for spiciness) Garlic powder: (to enhance taste, optional) Method of preparation (Step-by-Step): Step 1: Cleaning the leaves First of all, take fresh leaves from the celery plant. Break. Wash them thoroughly with water to remove all dust and dirt. After washing, spread them on a cotton cloth and dry them in the fan air (there should be no water left in them). Step 2: Microwave method (Fastest – 5 minutes) Place a paper towel on the microwave plate and spread the leaves on it. Microwave it for 1-2 minutes. Take out and check, if the leaves are not crisp, then heat again at an interval of 30-30 seconds until they become crisp by hand. Do not start breaking as soon as touched. Step 3: Tawa Method (Gas Chulha – 15 minutes) If you do not have a microwave, heat a heavy-bottomed pan. Place the leaves on the pan on low flame and keep stirring. The color of the leaves will start changing slightly and they will dry up and become hard. Be careful that the leaves should not burn. Step 4: Crushing When the leaves are completely dry and cool, crush them lightly by rubbing them between your palms or by putting them in a mortar. Your homemade oregano is ready! How to store? Store the prepared oregano in an airtight glass bottle. You can use it from 6 months to 1 year. To retain its aroma, keep it away from moisture. Benefits of Homemade Oregano: Purity: It does not contain any adulteration or preservatives. Cheap: It is made at negligible cost compared to the market. Freshness: Its aroma is much stronger and better than the market packets.