CURRY LEAF TREE
Murraya koenigii
Curry Leaf Tree is a mid-sized tree often grown for its edible leaves used in South and Southeast Asian cuisines. The plant produces fragrant white flowers and small black, berry like edible fruit. The foliage is the real standout. The aromatic scent is spicy and heady and best when the leaves are fresh.
PLANT
Curry Tree are suitable for planting all year round.
HARVEST
Harvest leaves all year round once leaves are of suitable size. The more you pick the leaves from the plant, the more plant will grow.
EAT
Leaves can be thrown the away once the dish has been prepared or are delicious fried, topping a curry or put on the barbie to add a zing to your next steak!
PRESERVE
Curry leaves will stay fresh for weeks in the fridge if stored in an airtight container lined with paper towel. Otherwise they are great dried too!
RECIPES
Try this tasty curry leaf chicken!