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Curry Leaves Powder

Also Known As : Kadi patta powder, Sweet neem leaf powder
Technical Name : Murraya koenigii
Can Eat 0

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has a slightly pungent taste with citrus notes.

Usage Tips

  1. Store curry leaves powder in a cool, dry place at room temperature. Use an airtight container to store it as powder may lose its flavour and aroma if kept loose. It can be stored for upto six months.
  2. Curry leaves powder can be used to flavour rice dishes, curries, vegetable sides, lentil broths and beverages.
  3. It can be used to flavour South Indian dishes like sambar and rasam. It can be used to add flavour to spicy chutneys as well.

Common names and forms

  1. Curry Leaf Powder
  2. Dry Curry Leaves Powder
  3. Fresh Curry Leaves Powder

Description

Curry leaves powder is a powder obtained from stemless, dried and ground curry leaves. The leaves are shiny, dark green in color and grow on the tropical to sub-tropical tree in the family Rutaceae, native to India. They are sun-dried or dried under a food dehydrator and ground in a food processor. The powder is green in color with a smooth texture and nutty aroma. It is used for flavouring many dishes in the Indian subcontinent.

Selection Guide

Go for organic curry leaves powder without any additives. Make sure the powder is dry and free-flowing with no hint of moisture in it. Also, check for the expiration date on its packaging. To make curry leaves powder at home, go for fresh curry leaves, sun-dry them and grind in food processor. Make sure they are devoid of blemishes, cuts, and spots.

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