Curry Leaves- How to buy, use & store

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Curry leaves is an aromatic and healthy herb used very widely in Indian recipes, especially in south Indian cooking. In this post I am sharing details and tips on how to buy these leaves, store them, their uses in various recipes and health benefits.

Curry leaves are known as karipatta in Hindi, karuveppilai in Tamil, Karivepaku in Telugu & karibevu in Kannada. Along with Indian cuisine these leaves are also very widely used in Sri Lankan cooking, Cambodian cooking too.

Prep Time5 mins

Total Time5 mins

Course: how to

Cuisine: world

Keyword: curry leaves

Servings: cups

Calories: 256kcal

Author: Harini

Ingredients

Curry Leaves

Instructions

In Refrigerator

If you buy curry leaves in bulk, you can store them in refrigerator for a week. First of all remove the leaves from the sprig. They come off very easily in onw swift motion.
Once removed from stalk, soaked them in salted water or water mixed with few drops of vinegar for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse thoroughly. Spread the leaves on a plate and let them dry thoroughly.
Now you can store them in airtight container lined with a paper towel in refrigerator for a week.

Freezing Curry Leaves

If you want to store curry leaves for longer time, you can easily freeze them. Prepare them as mentioned above.
Transfer the curry leaves to zip lock bags or plastic bag or suitable containers and freeze. They keep well for 6 months. When required just remove from freezer and use.

Using Dried Curry Leaves

Unlike cilantro or mint leaves, curry leaves do not rot or wilt. They just dry and they are still edible perfectly.
Add the dried curry leaves or a large bowl & crush them thoroughly with your fingers. You can also add them to a dry ginger and make a fine powder. You can store this curry leaves powder in airtight container and use in any recipe that calls for curry leaves. You can also add this in various spice mix for added flavor.

Notes

Health Benefits Of Curry Leaves

Curry leaves are a power house of Iron and various other nutrition. These leaves are also rich in Vitamin A, B, amino acids and alkoliods.

These leaves are powerful antioxidants which helps in preventing various diseases. They protect us from oxidative damages, helps in strengthening the cardiovascular system.

Curry leaves helps in managing diabetes. As these leaves are rich in fiber they slow down the digestion and there by reduces the spike of blood sugar. They also help in maintaining blood glucose levels.

Curry leaves helps in reducing stress and anxiety with their pleasant aroma. These leaves are helps in treating nausea.

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