Dried Basil Leaves or Sookhi Tulsi - How to Dry Basil Leaves in a Microwave | Microwave Dried Basil Leaves
Dried Basil Leaves or Sookhi Tulsi - How to Dry Basil Leaves in a Microwave | Microwave Dried Basil Leaves - A really simple process to make dried basil leaves in your microwave. Make your own 100% fresh, pure dried basil leaves or tulsi. Since dried basil leaves lose their potency in about 6 months, it is better to dry your own in small batches.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Fresh Basil Leaves
- 2 Minutes Microwave Heat
Instructions
- Wash basil leaves or tulsi.
- Make sure your basil or tulsi leaves are clean and completely dry.
- Remove the leaves from the stems.
- Lay the leaves out in a single layer on a kitchen towel that fits in your microwave.
- Microwave on full power for anywhere from 60 seconds.
- If the basil leaves feel crispy, they are done
- If now, repeat the process with 15 seconds intervals till they turn crisp.
- Let the dried basil or tulsi cool down and then crush them with clean hands.
- Store them in small jars or plastic bags in a cool dark place and use within 6 months.
Notes
- Ensure fresh leaves are cleaned and dry.
- Remove the stems from the fresh leaves. But don’t worry about getting bits of stem in the mix.
- If they don’t crumble easily then you haven’t haven’t dried them long enough.