How to use curry leaves
Think of South Indian food and the first thing that pops up in mind is the aroma of curry leaves. The tender-looking leaves are loaded with nutritional benefits but sadly it has never been tagged as a superfood. In a recent video post, nutritionist Pooja Makhija talked about the same and mentioned, “Curry leaves are loaded with so many benefits that you can’t ignore it. Sadly, it never got the tag of superfood.” (Image: istock)
Expert's take
She further adds, "A real gem in our kitchen pharmacy- curry leaves. They are pungent in taste but the burst of essential oils pinene, sabinene, terpinene are full of nutrients. All extremely beneficial for hair, skin & digestion also works better than statins to lower cholesterol levels." In the video, she also discussed three effective ways of using curry leaves in your daily diet. (Image: istock)
As a morning drink
It is rich in antioxidants and adding 8-10 leaves to a fresh glass of vegetable juice is good for the skin. It is also rich in vitamin C, E and works as an antiseptic for acne. (Image: istock)
Curry leaf powder during pregnancy and diabetes
Take 2 bowls of curry leaves, dry under the sun, grind, and sieve, and store. Eat 1/4 -1/2 tsp it as the first thing in the morning to beat morning sickness and nausea. She adds, "Using this powder is beneficial during pregnancy and also lowers diabetes. (Image: istock)
Curry leaf powder for flatulence
She adds, "Add ½ tsp of curry leaf powder to a glass of buttermilk to get relief from flatulence.” (Image: istock)
Other benefits
Pooja informs, “Curry leaves are also rich in anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-diabetic, anti-dysentery, and carminative properties.” They also help lower cholesterol, cures anemia, improve dental care, and heart functioning as well. (Image: istock)
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