Health Benefits of Karivepaku/Curry Leaf Powder

Did you ever find those tiny, dark colored, perfectly shaped leaves in your Indian food? Yes, we are talking about those  leaves that you furiously discarded from your bowl of lime rice or chutney. They are called curry leaves  and they are a staple in Southern India. It is an ingredient in almost every savory dish in South India, especially in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

It is deeply adored for its unique smell and taste which gives an authentic curry its true essence. It is such an integral part of South Indian cuisine that one could not cook up a dish and call it South Indian without the usage of curry leaves.

Apart from its flavor, it is also famous for being super easy to cultivate. One can find gigantic trees of curry in almost all backyards of South India. At DesiAuthentic, we hold a special place for curry trees in our heart. We can recall our mothers and grandmothers calling us out for plucking them some curry leaves from the garden. Right when Rasam or Sambhar is simmering on the stove, it was our duty to bring freshly plucked curry leaves into the kitchen. The aroma of simmering Sambhar and curry leaves sends chills of nostalgia down our spine even today.

Curry leaves are consumed in several varieties in India. The most popular varieties include using curry leaves in tempering, as a flavoring element in a stew such as sambhar or as a side dish in the form of a powder.

Today, let’s discuss the health benefits of curry leaf powder

Aids in Diabetes

Curry leaves have been proven to control the amount of glucose entering into our bloodstream which in turn helps us control diabetes. It contains agents that slow down the rate of starch to glucose breakdown.

Contains plant compounds

Alkaloids, glycosides and other phenolic compounds are some of the plant compounds the human body needs on a daily basis. The compounds act as antioxidants in your body. Antioxidants are elements that help your body in fighting diseases such as cancer. They prevent free radicals and help fight chronic disease development in your body.

Helps with morning sickness and nausea

Curry leaves help your body in creating essential amino acids and necessary digestive enzymes. It has been known to minimize morning sickness to a great extent and even reduce feelings of nausea.

Helps with dysentery, constipation and diarrhea

The digestive enzymes created by curry leaf powder also help with dysentery, diarrhea and constipation and your overall gut health.

Improves memory

Curry leaf powder has been known to have miraculous effects on your memory and disorders such as Alzheimer’s, dementia, etc.

We recommend that you consume at least a teaspoon of curry leaf powder in your diet every day. You can use it as a side dish to your your parathas, rotis, dosas, uttappas, idlis or even steamed rice. You can also use it as a condiment in preparing other dishes.

The curry leaf powder at DesiAuthentic is only made by using locally sourced high-quality ingredients. To order, visit: https://www.desiauthentic.com/products/curry-leaf-power-1-kg?_pos=1&_sid=9d203abcb&_ss=r