Curry Leaves — Spices of Kerala

March 24th, 2007 | admin

Fresh curry leaves are essential for all types of coconut oil based cooking. From simple chutney to fish curry requires curry leaves for seasoning. In most cases people take out the curry leaves from their curry when it is served. This fate of curry leaves has given rise to a Malayalam saying which translates into ‘thrown away like curry leaves’ to refer to a person who has been thrown out after using him/her for any gains.

The plant belongs to citrus family. The leaves emanate a strong aroma when crushed.

It has medicinal properties too and is used as an effective vermicide.