Curry Leaves

Curry Leaves (करी पत्ता) – Description

Common Name: Curry Leaves
Hindi Name: करी पत्ता (Kadi Patta)
Scientific Name: Murraya koenigii

Plant Type: Aromatic leafy herb
Family: Rutaceae (Citrus family)

🪴 Description:

Curry leaves are small, shiny, green leaves known for their distinct aroma and flavor. They come from the curry tree, which grows mainly in India and Southeast Asia. Unlike curry powder, curry leaves are fresh herbs, not a spice mix.

They are a key ingredient in South Indian and Sri Lankan cuisines, adding a deep, earthy flavor to curries, dals, chutneys, and tempering (tadka).

🍛 Culinary Uses:

• Used fresh or dried for seasoning

• Added in oil or ghee at the beginning of cooking for flavor

• Essential in dishes like sambar, rasam, upma, poha, and chutneys

💪 Health Benefits:

• Rich in iron, calcium, and vitamin A

• Helps improve digestion

• Known for hair and skin benefits

• Supports blood sugar regulation

🌿 Nutritional Value (per 100g):

• Calories: ~108 kcal

• Protein: 6 g

• Vitamin A & C: abundant

• Minerals: Iron, Calcium, Phosphorus