6 Substitutes for Curry Leaves

Is there any person who hasn’t heard of curry leaves? Adding few curry leaves into your dish can simply change the taste of your food. Curry leaves are highly aromatic and gives a very fresh, citrusy flavor to the dish. MasterChef at Chefed, where one can find the Vegetarian Cook in Bangalore, brings to you the benefits as well as 6 substitutes for Curry Leaves.

1- Curry leaves are filled with antioxidants and many phytonutrients.

2- Curry leaves may combat tissue ageing.

3- It can reduce heart disease.

4- Protect the nervous system.

5- Relieve inflammation & pain.

6- Contribute to balanced blood sugar levels.

7- Help fight cancer.

8- It can also be used as an antibacterial compound.

How to identify curry leaves?

The curry leaves are elongated, shiny, deep green and with a glossy hue. You can find them in the market along with the other vegetables at local stores. People generally grow them in their houses too. You can store them for a long time too. Dry them well so as there is no moisturizer and freeze them well. Use them as per your requirement later. 

List of substitutes for curry leaves

1- Lime Zest

The lemony citrus taste does the whole job. It provides the same flavor as curry leaves. The best part it is inexpensive and easier to find. 

2- Kaffir Lime leaves

The taste is exceptionally similar to curry leaves. It is so similar that you can tell them apart. Use them in soups, rice, curry and stir-fries for that extra magical taste. 

3- Bay leaves

For a minty and earthy aroma use Bay leaves. Their best combination is with beans, chickpeas, and lentils. It is stronger flavor as compared to curry leaves. So, use less as compared to curry leaves. 

4- Lemon Zest

Lemon Zest has a very pungent, strong tangy-citrusy-fresh taste. Lemon Zest can be used in every dish from Asian to European. It can range from fresh salads and dips to stews, broths, meaty and veggie stews, rice dishes and the obvious curries. 

5- Lemon Balm leaves

Lemon Balm leaves are also known as Melissa. It has a minty-fresh aroma and is similar to curry leaves. Whatever be the curry requirement of your dish, use two-thirds of the amount of the curry leaves. 

6- Lime leaves

Not easy to find but the aroma is heaven. For the intense flavor use lime leaves. The dishes it can best go with are- Asian dishes, meats, fish, prawns, seafood, rice, and curries. For every 10 curry leaves in the recipe one should go for 6 lime leaves. 

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