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News India Live, Digital Desk: Frozen peas available in the market are not only expensive, but there is also a fear of preservatives in it. But do you know that by following just a few easy steps, you can store market-like ‘white and green’ peas at home? Today we will tell you Blanching We will tell you the method by which both the natural sugar and color of peas will remain intact.

Step-by-Step Secret Formula for Storing Peas

1. Selection of right peas

Always choose well grained and sweet peas for storage. Very small or very raw peas melt when stored. First of all, peel the peas and separate the damaged or mutilated grains.

2. Blanching Process (The Secret Step)

This is the step that protects your peas from spoiling throughout the year.

Boil water in a large vessel and add 2 teaspoon sugar And add some salt. By adding sugar the green color of peas remains intact.

Add peas to boiling water. When the peas start floating after 2-3 minutes, then understand that it is ready.

3. Ice Bath

Immediately after taking peas out of boiling water ice cold water Put it in. This will stop the cooking process of peas immediately and their texture will remain intact.

Smart Ways of Packing and Freezing

After taking out the peas from cold water, spread them on a cotton cloth so that all the moisture dries up. Then store it in these two ways:

Ziplock Bags: Fill peas in small zip-lock bags. Make sure to remove all the air from the bag.

Airtight Container: If you are using a container, do not fill it completely, leave some space empty.

Avoid these 3 mistakes (Pro-Tips)

Do not keep wet peas: If there is any water left in the peas, a layer of ice will form in the freezer and the peas will stick together.

Do not dry in sunlight: After blanching, dry the peas in the fan air, keeping them in sunlight can change its taste.

Do not take out frequently: Make as many packets of peas as are required for one dish, so that the temperature does not change due to frequent opening of the freezer.