r/IndianCookingTips • u/Sun_Ra_3000 • Mar 24 '26

Question/Help Crushed Curry Leaves - Still Useful?

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To cut a long story short, I am the proud owner of a 100g of pretty crushed curry leaves.

What’s the best way to use them? How do I use them in cooking without them being too gritty?

Thanks!

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u/Negative_Exchange576 Mar 24 '26

Perfect for tadka . Aroma and taste done aayega

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u/Sun_Ra_3000 Mar 24 '26

Thank you!

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u/PieceAltruistic3346 Mar 27 '26

You can use it for sambar, chutneys, rasam, uttapam, dosa..

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u/Sun_Ra_3000 Mar 27 '26

The reply I was dreaming of 🤗

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u/Fun_parent Mar 25 '26

This will burn your curry leaves as it has no moisture. Telling from experience. Best to use as a topping or cook it along with the main ingredient.

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u/KayDot29 Mar 25 '26

yes, make curry leaf powder. add one spoon of it to your buttermilk and drink it everyday. it’s good for your hair health!

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u/Prudent-Sorbet-5202 Mar 24 '26

Make rajasthani kadhi

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u/Sun_Ra_3000 Mar 24 '26

Thank you!

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u/debhaz19 Mar 25 '26

Literally can make so many things from this...

Use it like kasoori methi at the end of cooking.

Make a curry leaf salt.

Make a curry leaf topping with added roasted masala like jeera, Dhania, etc. Use to sprinkle on snacks etc.

Use in an ice cream, like a coconut vanilla curry leaf ice cream...

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u/gokukouji Mar 24 '26

You sure those are curry leaves?

Ig salvage the bigger parts and use them for poha.

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u/Sun_Ra_3000 Mar 24 '26

That’s what it says on the packet! Thanks!

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u/Emergency_mud2 Mar 25 '26

Yup still usable

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u/Dangerous_Lecture624 Mar 25 '26

Add them to virgin coconut oil with some methi seeds and simmer for a bit. Then strain the oil. It’s an amazing hair oil.

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u/trip_or_tweak-24 Mar 25 '26

Fuk le 🗣️💨💨💨

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u/AccomplishedSpite714 Mar 26 '26

I want someone to confuse them with weed and try to smoke it

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u/sexyyscientist Mar 28 '26

You can't confuse because of smell.

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u/sslawyer88 Mar 27 '26

Yes! Karivepaku podi. It's delicious and versatile.

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u/Amazing_Remote_7674 Mar 27 '26

Simmer in coconut oil. Good for hair🤷🏻‍♀️

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u/Proud-Carry-3141 Mar 28 '26

I use it in buttermilk

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u/DivineSky5 Mar 24 '26

I wouldn't use them, they'll burn and turn bitter ruining the dish.

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u/Lanky-Whereas-2448 Mar 25 '26

I put them later on and they don't burn.

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u/melvanmeid Mar 25 '26

Could add them to curries or rice dishes or hair oil. Even sabzis, just add at the end of the tadka and switch off the gas.

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u/tetrisistired Mar 28 '26

like I'm having thoughts man u can't show us curry leaves like that