Popular Uses for Curry Leaves, Dried
Meats & Poultry
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Chicken Curries: Dried Curry Leaves bring authentic South Indian flavor to chicken curries, adding citrusy, nutty undertones.
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Beef Stews: Simmer with onions, garlic, and spices to enrich beef-based curries.
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Pork Dishes: Blend into slow-cooked pork curries or masalas for layered depth.
Seafood
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Fish Curries: A staple in South Indian and Sri Lankan fish curries, where they infuse broths with aromatic citrus notes.
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Shrimp Dishes: Fry dried leaves in oil with mustard seeds and garlic before adding shrimp.
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Seafood Stews: Enhance coconut-based seafood stews with curry leaf fragrance.
Vegetables & Plant-Based
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Lentil Dishes: Essential for dals — fry dried curry leaves in oil or ghee at the start of cooking for authentic taste.
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Vegetable Curries: Add depth to potato, eggplant, or cauliflower curries.
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Chutneys: Crush dried leaves into coconut or tomato chutneys for subtle herbal notes.
Rice & Grains
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Lemon Rice: Dried Curry Leaves are indispensable in tangy lemon rice dishes.
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Coconut Rice: Fry with mustard seeds and chilies to season coconut rice.
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Pilafs: Add to rice pilafs for a citrusy, earthy accent.
Soups & Stews
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Lentil Soups: They add an authentic South Asian aroma to lentil soups.
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Vegetable Stews: Use in tomato-based stews or sambars for warmth and depth.
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Bean Soups: Pair with black beans, chickpeas, or mung beans for citrus-herbal balance.
Sauces & Marinades
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Tadka Oils: Fry dried curry leaves in oil or ghee with garlic and chili to create flavorful finishing oils.
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Marinades: Blend into yogurt-based marinades for chicken or lamb.
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Curry Pastes: Crush into homemade curry pastes for fragrance.
Specialty Uses
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Snacks: Use in spiced nut mixes, roasted chickpeas, or savory snack blends.
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Flatbreads: Crush and add to naan or roti dough.
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Pickling: Use to enhance Indian-style pickling blends.
What are Curry Leaves? Wikipedia
Lemon Rice recipe, The Spruce Eats
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