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 the method of blanching by which both the natural sugar and color of peas will remain intact. Step-by-step secret formula for storing peas1. 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 keeps your peas from spoiling throughout the year. Boil water in a large vessel and add 2 teaspoons of sugar and a little salt. Adding sugar keeps the green color of peas intact. Add peas to boiling water. When the peas start floating after 2-3 minutes, then understand that it is ready.3. Ice Bath: As soon as you take out the peas from the boiling water, immediately put them in ice cold water. This will stop the cooking process of the peas immediately and retain their texture. 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. After this, store in these two ways: Zip-lock Bags: Fill peas in small zip-lock bags. Keep in mind that 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 water left in the peas, then a layer of ice will form in the freezer and the peas will stick together. Do not dry in the sun: After blanching, dry the peas in the fan air, keeping them in the sun will Its taste may change. Do not take out again and again: Make only as many packets of peas as are needed for the vegetable at one time, so that the temperature does not change with repeated opening of the freezer.