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Curry Leaf
Herbs & Spices

Curry Leaf

92
Health
ScoreA+

Curry leaf is an aromatic South Indian leaf tempered in hot oil, supplying iron and calcium plus antioxidant carbazole alkaloids.

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Why Curry Leaf scores 92

Nutrient density27
Protein quality8
Fiber content10
Healthy fats4
Bioactive compounds14
Glycemic impact10
Top nutrients

% Daily Value per a pinch (2 g)

Manganese 3.5%Iron 1.9%Calcium 1.3%Potassium 0.6%Magnesium 0.6%

Nutrition

per_100g

300
Calories
8g
Protein
58g
Carbs
6g
Fat
25g
Fiber

Health benefits

Provides antioxidant protection

limited evidence

Carbazole alkaloids including mahanimbine and koenigine scavenge free radicals and inhibit lipid peroxidation

Supports healthy lipid and glucose metabolism

limited evidence

Carbazole alkaloids have shown lipid-lowering and glucose-modulating effects in animal studies

Contributes iron and calcium

limited evidence

The leaf supplies non-heme iron and calcium that support oxygen transport and bone health

Pairs well with

  • ·Pair with mustard seeds and ghee in a tempering because hot fat blooms the curry leaf's aromatic oils
  • ·Combine with lentils and dal because the nutty citrus note lifts simple legume dishes
  • ·Use with coconut and chili in South Indian chutneys because they balance its peppery fragrance

Practical tips

  • ·Best timing: Curry leaves are added at the tempering stage whenever a dish is cooked.
  • ·Always temper the leaves in hot oil at the start of cooking to unlock the aroma
  • ·Crush the leaves gently between your fingers first to wake up the oils
  • ·Store dried leaves airtight away from light, as they lose potency faster than most spices

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