Also Known As: Dried Curry Leaves, Kari Patta, Meetha Neem, Murraya Koenigii
Origin: India
Ingredients: 100% Dried Curry Leaves
Taste & Aroma: Powerful, smoky, lemony, spicy, and distinctive, curry leaves add an unmistakable depth to dishes.
Uses:
• A staple in Southeast Asian and Indian cuisine, commonly used in curries, dals, and vegetarian dishes.
• Perfect for potatoes, chicken, shrimp, soups, stews, sauces, and rice.
• Often tempered in hot oil or ghee before being added to dishes to release its aromatic flavor.
• Essential for making South Indian sambar, rasam, and chutneys.
• Enhances coconut-based gravies and lentil dishes for an authentic touch.
Substitutes: There is no true substitute for curry leaves’ complex and unique flavor.
Fun Fact: Though they share a similar name, Curry Leaves and Curry Powder are completely different ingredients—each with its own distinct flavor and culinary purpose!