Use Curry Leaves in Your Home Cooking

     Curry leaves are a popular addition to home cooking. They can be used as a source of flavor and antioxidants in salads, omelets, and other dishes. And they make a great addition to Indian-inspired cuisine. In this blog post, we’re going to show you how to cook with curry leaves in your home.


How to Use Curry Leaves :

     Curry leaves are a versatile ingredient, and they can be used in a variety of dishes. They are most commonly used as part of South Indian cuisine, but curry leaves can be found in all types of Indian cookery, including North Indian and Nepalese.

     To use curry leaves, simply place a few leaves at the base of whatever dish you’re cooking. The leaves will give your dish an earthy flavor that is unique and unforgettable!


The Different Uses for Curry Leaves :

  • Curry leaves are found in the plant genus Murraya. They grow primarily in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
  • Curry leaves come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but they all have the same flavor profile. They have a light, slightly sweet aroma and taste with hints of spice and coriander seeds.
  • They add an intense flavor to dishes like curries, stir-fries, dips, and salads. When you're cooking with curry leaves, they can be used as a garnish or whole leaves can be added to soups or stews to make them more aromatic.


     To cook with curry leaves, you need to de-stem the leaves. This will make them easier to handle while cooking. Then add them to your dish right before serving and remove them before eating. Make sure to store any leftovers in an airtight container or ziplock bag so they don't dry out.

Some common dishes you can make with curry leaves include :

  • Pad Thai 
  • Coconut Rice 
  • Curried Coconut Chowder
  • Vindaloo Curry
  • Red Lentil Soup