Dry vegetables

About this product

Dried vegetables (உலர் காய்கறிகள்) – dehydrated vegetable pieces that keep for months without refrigeration and rehydrate in minutes. Drying removes the water that makes vegetables spoil while leaving the flavour behind in concentrated form. The result is a pantry ingredient that needs no fridge, takes up almost no space, and is ready whenever the fresh vegetable basket is empty. They earn their place in three situations: cooking for one or two, where fresh vegetables go bad before they are used; travel and hostel kitchens, where storage is limited; and quick weekday meals, where there is no time to chop. Add them straight to soups, stews, sambar, khichdi, upma or instant noodles and they rehydrate in the cooking liquid. For stir-fries, soak them in warm water for fifteen to twenty minutes first, then drain and cook as usual. Dried vegetables retain much of the fibre and many of the minerals of the fresh product, though some heat-sensitive vitamins are reduced in any drying process. Store in an airtight container away from moisture and sunlight. Any dampness that gets in will cause clumping and shorten the shelf life considerably. Order online or over WhatsApp, with cash on delivery available.