International Herb

Curry Leaf

An aromatic leaf used in some contemporary Nigerian and diasporic cooking; distinct from curry powder.

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Fresh curry leaves
Curry Leaf image / Rantingsteve at English Wikipedia / Public domain

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Names & identity

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Nigerian/common nameCurry Leaf

What is Curry Leaf?

Curry leaf is a leaf ingredient, not a powdered blend. It is kept separate from Nigerian curry powder to prevent a common naming confusion.

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