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How long can cooked dal, curry or soup be kept in the refrigerator?
Refrigerate promptly in clean, covered containers and follow official storage-time guidance. Use shallow portions for faster cooling and discard food with uncertain time-temperature history; do not rely only on smell.
Why it happens
Cooked dal, curry and soup are perishable because they contain moisture and nutrients that microbes can use. Safe storage time depends on temperature, cooling speed, ingredients and handling.
How it works
Cold storage slows microbial growth but does not stop it completely. Rapid cooling and limited storage time reduce risk, and different dishes may have different practical shelf lives.
By the BhumiSutra kitchen team. Updated 25 October 2026. All products and figures on this prototype site are demonstration data.