What is curry leaf?
Curry leaf
A small, glossy leaf from South India, fried in oil for a nutty, citrusy aroma. No relation to curry powder.
What it tastes like
Toasty, nutty and lemony with a slight bitterness, and crisp when fried.
Where you’ll see it
South Indian and Sri Lankan curries, dals, dosas and sambar, chutneys, and fried chicken at modern Indian spots.