Given that we have huge bushes of Curry leaves in the backyard,it is only fair that we use it in dishes other than just for seasoning! This is one such recipe that has the flavor and goodness of curry leaves to the fullest! For Blogging Marathon #50, Week 4 , Day 1, with the theme…
I am sure you remember the Baby Corn Capsicum Pulao that I cooked for Cooking with Cookbook Challenge last week. Did you notice the raita by its side? Well, that raita is for this weeks edition of CCC. Those who often drop by this space know that I love yogurt based dishes and raita is my favorite.I…
Karuveppilai /Kadipatta/ Sweet Neem leaf or Curry leaves lend their distinctive flavor and aroma to the Indian dishes.It holds such a vital place in the Indian kitchen that there is no substitute for this healthy herb.The leaf is used for seasoning,to prepare tasty chutney and the powder is mixed with steamed rice.A drizzle of ghee…
When hubby visited an Indian store a few days ago,he got me a pack of curry leaves,dried one that is, and I almost fainted when I saw the price tag.100grams of dried curry leaves cost 15 RMB!!! I recollected the curry leaf trees in mom’s backyard.Any time mom wants them for a dish,she would go…
Curry leaves are an indispensable ingredient of the Indian cuisine.Curry leaves are the richest source of micro nutrients ,antioxidants and carotene.100g of fresh curry leaves provide 110 calories. Curry leaves are used as a digestive in Ayurvedic medicine.They are also used to increase the appetite of convalescents.Curry leaves mixed with lime juice is a folk…
