If there's one accompaniment that needs no introduction in the culinary world, it has to be curd (or dahi). You can pair it up with anything. To name a few - pulao, khichdi, paratha, upma, and many more such recipes. Besides being an accompaniment, this extremely versatile dairy product is used in making a myriad of recipes. For instance, gravy for chicken, meat, lassi and even as dips. Hence, almost all of us keep it handy in our refrigerator. However, after a day or two, curd gets sour and tasteless. Ever happened to you? Fret not! Here we have found a few tips and tricks that may help increase the shelf life of curd. Wondering what those are? Read below.
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Here're A Few Tips And Tricks You All Must Try:
1. Storage:
Curd requires storage that is free from moisture and air. Hence, we recommend you store your curd in an airtight container. Airtight containers keep your food fresh for as long as possible. Make sure you close the lid of the container tightly, every time you take the curd out from the jar
2. Freeze The Curd
Freezing technique slows down spoilage and keeps the curd safe by preventing microorganisms from growing. We understand freezing changes, the texture of the food that might not be right for consuming raw. But you can use it for making a lot of things, for example cakes, kadhi, and more.
3. Stop Cross-Contamination
Cross-contamination can result in the transfer of harmful bacteria, resulting in food spoilage. Most of the people prefer eating from the bowl in which they have set the curd or the packet they buy from outside. No, that's not the right way of eating curd. You should always take some scoops out in a bowl and then put the jar back in the fridge. Plus, make sure your spoon is clean.
4. Don't Keep The Curd In Fridge Door
The Fridge door is likely to be the warmest area in the fridge. Every time you open the fridge, the door happens to be the first to be exposed to heat. So, to increase the longevity, it is advisable to always store curd on the lowest shelf of your fridge.
Try these tips and let us know how they worked for you in the comments below.