Curry Leaves
Curry Leaves are also called Curry Leaves, Curry Leaves, Curry Leaf or Curry Leaves. The leaves come from a special tree that grows in countries such as: Pakistan, Sri Lanka or India. Many people think that Curry Leaves is related to curry powder, this is not the case. Curry powder is a mixture of a lot of different spices such as Fenugreek, Cumin and Coriander. Curry Leaves are and smell spicy and fit perfectly in curry dishes. The leaves are mainly used as a culinary herb and as a medicinal plant. The curry leaf tree belongs to the rue family, which is the same family that citrus trees belong to.
How Do Curry Leaves Grow?
The tropical curry leaf tree has its origin in South Asia. They are small trees/shrubs and at first glance these trees/shrubs have no special appearance. The curry leaf tree has inconspicuous green leaves and small flowers. With proper care, a curry leaf tree can grow between 2 meters and 6 meters high. The branches of the tree do not branch, so that the curry leaf tree usually does not become wider than 45 centimeters. The leaves are quite small usually around one or two inches long. The leaves have a lanceolate shape with a vein in the middle, the healthy leaves have a dark green color.
The taste
The smell of curry leaves is aromatic, warm and citrus, which makes the curry leaves the ideal seasoning in, for example, stews or sauces. The smell and taste is due to the combination of sabinene, beta-caryophyllene, cardinene and cardinol. When cooked, the curry leaves have a mild and slightly spicy taste with a nutty aroma.
Where can you buy Curry Leaves?
You can buy curry leaves in the Netherlands mainly in Surinamese, Asian and Turkish tokos/supermarkets. Since curry leaves belong to the fruit and vegetable category, you can often find them on the vegetable shelf of the respective toko or supermarket.
Nutritional value
Curry leaves contain medicinal benefits, making it very healthy. These leaves are rich in glycosides, alkaloids and phenolic compounds, which provide the powerful medicinal effects of this leaf. These compounds act as antioxidants in the body which play an important role in keeping the body disease free and healthy.
Recipes
The aroma of curry leaves is aromatic, warm and citrus, this makes curry leaves the ideal seasoning. As a result, there are a lot of recipes available in which the curry leaves can be used:
- Salmon Curry
- Chicken Curry
- Malaysian Curry
- Carri Coconut Curry
- Curry soup with meatballs
- Indian Tomato Soup
Questions about Curry Leaves?
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