There is a reason why people who cook Indian food get so excited on seeing curry leaves. Some even plant it in their backyard, just so that they never run out of it. Curry leaves add a distinct aroma and flavour to our curries. They are especially used in a bunch of South Indian dishes. Curry leaf is also said to be incredibly healthy. Brimming with a range of antioxidants, curry leaves are excellent for immunity, weight-loss and even diabetes management. Curry leaves, if consumed in moderation, are also good for skin. It helps fight free radicals that cause premature ageing of cells that deprave your skin of its natural sheen. Many people also use curry leaves to prepare organic hair masks.
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In addition to flavouring our curries, curry leaves can also be used to make a variety of things, take for instance, this curry leaves chutney. The chutney also packs the goodness of tangy tamarind, chopped onions and crushed garlic. This chutney can jazz up just about any meal, and is particularly useful on a day where your little fussy-eaters are giving you a very hard time. This super quick, super easy chutney requires only 20 minutes to come together. You can pair it with dal, sabzi, rice, roti and also use it as a spread for a sandwich. Chutneys are known for their versatile quality, which is why we recommend making it in good quantity and store it for later in the refrigerator.
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Curry leaves are replete with health benefits
Here is the recipe of curry leaves chutney. Try it at home and let us know how you liked it in the comments section below. Do not forget to share the pictures.
There is a reason why people who cook Indian food get so excited on seeing curry leaves. Some even plant it in their backyard, just so that they never run out of it. Curry leaves add a distinct aroma and flavour to our curries. They are especially used in a bunch of South Indian dishes. Curry leaf is also said to be incredibly healthy. Brimming with a range of antioxidants, curry leaves are excellent for immunity, weight-loss and even diabetes management. Curry leaves, if consumed in moderation, are also good for skin. It helps fight free radicals that cause premature ageing of cells that deprave your skin of its natural sheen. Many people also use curry leaves to prepare organic hair masks.
Chutneys can jazz up meals in no time
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In addition to flavouring our curries, curry leaves can also be used to make a variety of things, take for instance, this curry leaves chutney. The chutney also packs the goodness of tangy tamarind, chopped onions and crushed garlic. This chutney can jazz up just about any meal, and is particularly useful on a day where your little fussy-eaters are giving you a very hard time. This super quick, super easy chutney requires only 20 minutes to come together. You can pair it with dal, sabzi, rice, roti and also use it as a spread for a sandwich. Chutneys are known for their versatile quality, which is why we recommend making it in good quantity and store it for later in the refrigerator.
Here is the recipe of curry leaves chutney. Try it at home and let us know how you liked it in the comments section below. Do not forget to share the pictures.
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