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Keep homemade pastes fresh for longer

By Petrina Verma Sarkar, About.com

If you make your own ginger, garlic and fresh chilli pastes at home, ensure a longer life by adding a tablespoon of hot vegetable/ canola/ sunflower cooking oil to them and mixing well. Refrigerate and use as required.

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