Lifestyle Desk: Okra is one of the favorite vegetables used in Indian kitchen. Be it dry vegetable or spicy ladyfinger, its taste is amazing in every way, but often after buying fresh ladyfinger from the market, it starts withering within a few days. Sometimes ladyfinger gets moist, it starts becoming sticky or it dries up and loses its freshness. In such a situation, if you also want Bhindi to remain fresh for many days, then it is important to know the right way to store it.
Why does lady's finger start spoiling quickly?
Okra is such a vegetable that requires some care while storing it. Due to the natural moisture present in it and improper storage, it can spoil quickly. Especially if ladyfinger is washed and immediately kept in the refrigerator, water droplets may accumulate on it. Due to this, ladyfinger starts becoming sticky and its quality gets affected.
Follow these easy tips to keep Bhindi fresh
Do not wash ladyfinger before storing.
The most important thing to keep Bhindi fresh for a long time is not to wash it before keeping it in the refrigerator. Due to water, moisture can increase in it, due to which ladyfinger starts spoiling quickly. If there is mud or dirt on the ladyfinger, clean it gently with a dry cloth.
use paper towel
Paper towels can be an easy way to keep okra fresh. For this, wrap the ladyfinger in a dry paper towel. After this, keep it in an airtight container or bag with holes and store it in the refrigerator. The paper towel helps absorb excess moisture, preventing the bhindi from becoming sticky.
keep in airtight container
It is better to keep ladyfinger in a clean and dry container rather than keeping it open. However, there should be some air space in the container so that excess moisture does not accumulate. This can help in maintaining the freshness of the ladyfinger.
keep in the right place in the refrigerator
It is better to keep ladyfinger in the vegetable drawer of the refrigerator. Do not keep it with vegetables that release excess moisture. Before keeping it in the fridge, make sure that the ladyfinger is completely dry.
Isolate bad ladybugs immediately
If any piece of stored bhindi starts melting, becoming sticky or spoiling, discard it immediately. A bad ladyfinger can also affect the quality of other ladybugs kept nearby.
Avoid these mistakes while storing ladyfinger
1-Do not keep wet ladyfinger directly in the refrigerator.
2-Do not pack ladyfinger too tightly.
3- Before storing, separate the spoiled or chopped lady's finger.
4-Avoid opening the container again and again after keeping it in the fridge.
For how many days can okra remain fresh?
If okra is stored properly in the refrigerator without washing it, wrapped in a dry paper towel, it will usually stay good for about 4 to 7 days. However, its freshness depends on the initial quality of the bhindi and the temperature of the refrigerator.
Keep in mind that while buying ladyfinger, always choose such ladyfinger which is green, hard and without spots. Storing it properly will not only reduce wastage of vegetables, but will also give you the taste of fresh ladyfinger for many days.
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