SKU SM-00216
Fresh Curry leaves (One small Bunch) 15g
Pack size: 15g
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Fresh curry leaves, also known as curry patta or kadi patta, add a distinctive aroma and flavour to Indian cooking. This handy 15g pack is ideal for adding fragrant depth to curries, dals and soups.
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Description
Fresh curry leaves, sometimes called sweet neem leaves, are a much-loved ingredient in Indian cooking, particularly in South Indian dishes. Their vibrant green leaves have a lemony scent and a distinctive, pungent taste that brings fragrant depth to everyday recipes.
How to use
- Make a tadka: Briefly sauté the leaves with mustard and cumin seeds in ghee, then pour over a dish. Add methi seeds or whole red chillies to taste.
- Infuse oil: Sauté the leaves in oil for 2–3 minutes, then use the fragrant oil in your cooking.
- Dry for later: Air-dry the leaves in an open container and crumble them over dishes when needed.
Storage
Keep fresh curry leaves in the refrigerator to help them stay fresh. If drying them, make sure the leaves are fully dry before storing in an airtight container.
Questions & answers
What do fresh curry leaves taste and smell like?
They have a lemony scent and a distinctive, pungent flavour that adds fragrant depth to dishes.
How can I use curry leaves in cooking?
Briefly sauté them with mustard and cumin seeds in ghee for a tadka, or sauté them in oil for 2–3 minutes to infuse it. They’re commonly added to curries, dals and soups.
Should I use curry leaves fresh or dried?
You can use them fresh, or air-dry them in an open container and crumble them over dishes later. Make sure they are fully dry before storing them in an airtight container.
How should I store fresh curry leaves?
Keep them in the refrigerator to help them stay fresh.
How much is in this pack?
This pack contains a small bunch weighing 15g.
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