Curry Leaves

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Description

Curry leaves are aromatic leaves with a strong influence on Sri Lankan, South Asian, and Southeast Asian cuisines. It measures around 2 to 4cm in length with an elliptical shape and a pointed tip. When young, these leaves are bright green and turn into a darker shade as they mature.

On the taste palette, curry leaves have a citrusy and mildly bitter taste to them. On the flavor side, it's slightly spicy, nutty, earthy, and with a hint of citrus on top of it.

How To Enjoy Curry Leaves?

Curry leaves are used across various cuisines be it for curries, stews, soups, or rice dishes; savory dishes such as fried snacks, marinades, and pickles; and South Indian dishes such as rasam, and sambar to name a few.

How We Pluckk The Best For You?

- Sourced from partner farms
- We check the produce for color, maturity, freshness, tenderness, and stems
- Curry leaves with signs of discoloration, thick stems, wilting, etc., are rejected

Shelf Life and Storage

The shelf life on curry leaves is between two to three days although they last much longer when kept wrapped in a paper towel, put into a plastic bag, and stored in the fridge. Dried curry leaves can be stored in an airtight container without any refrigeration.

Nutritional Value (Per 100 gms)

- Calories: 106 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 19.5 grams
- Dietary Fiber: 6. grams
- Fat: 1.5grams
- Vitamin C: 600mg

Health Benefits

Antioxidant Properties:

Antioxidants such as Quercetin help strengthen the immune system as it combats free radicals which are molecules that destroy cells in the body.

Better Digestive Health:

Curry leaves contain digestive enzymes that aid in digestion and reduce gastrointestinal discomfort. The fiber found in these leaves helps gut health as they are not digestible and are removed out of the body adding bulk to the stools.

Cholesterol Management:

Studies have suggested curry leaves may have links to reducing LDL cholesterol which is considered bad. Of course, there are more studies undergoing to ascertain other effects of curry leaves such as anti-inflammatory when it comes to pain such as arthritis.