Curries are a mainstay of Indian cuisine, and anyone who's even heard of Indian cuisine knows what curry is. But if you're a true lover of Indian food, you'll know the difference that curry leaves makes - it's the difference between a flat curry and one smacking with flavor!
I love to add a bit of these leaves to the sambar and rasams I cook often, it gives a wonderful taste and aroma! And, a bit of a green thumb, I grow the curry leaves too.
But great taste is not all that curry leaves bring to the table. These little dark green leaves are powerhouses of all kinds of valuable nutrients that can fix anything from an upset tummy to your liver. Yes, these humble leaves can do all that and more!
Curry leaves are native to India and Sri Lanka, and many homes in these countries grow their own leaves. You’ll find these leaves being used abundantly in cooking, that gives a rich burst of flavours to the cuisine. They also have a place of pride in traditional medicine like Ayurveda.
Here are ten amazing benefits of curry leaves.