Topic started by Darshi Shah (@ cpe-66-1-112-3.tx.sprintbbd.net) on Sat Feb 2 22:21:56 .
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Does anyone know if this leaf is safe to eat? I've always used it for cooking, but we don't eat it...
Is it safe to digest?

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• From: mini (@ ac8b07df.ipt.aol.com) on: Sat Feb 2 22:51:35
  
  Is that curry leaves what you mean?
  
  
• From: sujatha (@ netcache.qualitynet.net) on: Sat Feb 2 23:47:35
  
  Hi friend, curry patha is very good for health. It is rich in iron. in south side we make chutney and curry patha powder also and eat with rice and idly, dosa etc. it can also be consumed when used for seasoning.
  
  
• From: sujatha (@ netcache.qualitynet.net) on: Sat Feb 2 23:49:14
  
  In fact it is a good appetizer. It is given for the people who don't feel hungry.
  
  
• From: Maya Varma (@ nc2.emirates.net.ae) on: Sun Feb 3 01:29:28
  
  Hi All,
  
  Curry leaves are very good as mentioned above for digestion and as a good appetizer.
  
  My grand-mum makes 'Veppila Katti' (a type of chutney) with Curry and Nimbu Leaves , Hing, Green Chilles and Salt by grinding all together adding very little water and goes very well with rice and curd.
  
  
• From: Pradheep Chhalliyil (@ ns1.genetic-id.com) on: Mon Feb 4 14:03:39
  
  Curty leaves is one of the most healthiest food herb that i know. Its very good for bones. I have healed atleast a dozen of people with curry leaves for bobe problems. It sad that we throw the leaves after flavoring the food without knowing its medicianl value. Making a chutney without saorting is the best.
  
  
• From: mini (@ acaea276.ipt.aol.com) on: Mon Feb 4 15:05:22
  
  Can anybody post the recipe of curry leaves chutney?
  
  Thanks
  
  
• From: BHARGAVI Raj (@ 1cust223.tnt2.bloomington.il.da.uu.net) on: Tue Feb 5 10:44:58
  
  CURRY LEAVES CHUTNEY
  CURRY LEAVES 2 BUNCHES
  UDAD DAL 1 CUP
  TAMRIND PULP 1/2 CUP
  RED CHILLI WHOLE 8-10( CAN VARY ACCORDING TO TASTE)
  JAGGERY 1 SPOON
  SALT TO TASTE
  OIL 1TSP FOR FRYING
  METHOD
  1) REMOVE ALL THE LEAVES SEPRATELY FROM THE BUNCHES.
  2) clean TO REMOVE ALL THE MUD.
  3) REMOVE THE PULP FROM THE TAMRIND APPROX 1/2 CUP THICK PASTE.
  4) IN A KADAI HEAT OIL,FRY THE UDAD DAL & RED CHILLI TILL THE DAL BECOMES GOLDEN BROWN.(ALWAYS KEEP THE GAS IN MEDIUM FLAME).
  5) FRY THE CURRY LEAVES ALONG WITH THIS FOR SOME TIME,TILL U START GETTING THE SMELL OF THE LEAVES.ALMOST TILL THE COLOR OF THE LEAVES START TO CHANGE.
  6) ALLOW THIS TO COOL & THEN GRIND THIS WITH TAMRIND PULP & VERY LITTLE WATER.
  7) GRIND IT TO A SMOOTH PASTE.U CAN KEEP THE CONSISTENCY TO THE CHUTNEY ACCORDING TO YOUR WISH.USUALLY A THICKER CONSISTENCY IS PREFERRED TO HAVE IT WITH RICE.FOR DOSAI/IDLI IT CAN VARY.
  8) FINALLY ADD SALT & JAGGERY & GRIND IT ONCE AGAIN.
  9) REMOVE & SERVE.
  THIS CHUTNEY CAN ALSO BE MADE DRY.INSTEAD OF THE TAMRIND PASTE,U HAVE TO PUT DRY TAMRIND.IT CAN LAST LONG FOR MANY MONTHS IF PROPERLY STORED.
  
  ENJOY THE RELISH & THE GOODNESS OF CURRY LEAVES IN THIS WONDERFUL CHUTNEY!
  
  
• From: pradheep (@ ns1.genetic-id.com) on: Tue Feb 5 11:09:29
  
  I prepare a healthy recipe. Fry briefly the urid dal in very little oil and then put in a blender or mixi with salt and green chilli and water and grind well. pour in in a serving bowl and then add wheat germ oil or flax seed oil like one or two spoons. Wheat germ is the richest source of vitamin E and flax seed for omega fatty acids and then curry leaves provide iron and calcium and other nurtients too. If you want you can add a peice of organic orange peel which provide many important flavoinids that prevent many different cancers. In India we use lemon leaves also which also some of the benefits that orange peel gives.
  
  
• From: mini (@ ac944e1e.ipt.aol.com) on: Tue Feb 5 16:06:40
  
  hi bhargavi, your chutney recipe looks good. i prefer to make dry chutney so I can store for long time. What is dry tamarind? Is it available in stores?
  
  Thanks
  
  
• From: Bhargavi (@ 1cust58.tnt1.bloomington.il.da.uu.net) on: Wed Feb 6 10:22:13
  
  Hi mini,
  I doubt abt getting dry tamrind in the stores.
  what i usually do is ,take tamrind & put in the microwave for 1min.then directly grind it in grinder along with the other ingredients.it remains for a long time.
  & once again for dry powder don't use jaggery,becoz it absorbs moisture,u can use sugar as an alternative.
  Bhargavi Raj
  
  
• From: Bhargavi (@ 1cust58.tnt1.bloomington.il.da.uu.net) on: Wed Feb 6 10:25:02
  
  Hi mini,
  I doubt abt getting dry tamrind in the stores.
  what i usually do is ,take tamrind & put in the microwave for 1min.then directly grind it in grinder along with the other ingredients (WITHOUT WATER).it remains for a long time.
  & once again for dry powder don't use jaggery,becoz it absorbs moisture,u can use sugar as an alternative.
  Bhargavi Raj
  
  
• From: kav (@ 0-3pool142-94.nas2.topeka1.ks.us.da.qwest.net) on: Tue Aug 20 15:57:21
  
  Hello pradeep:
  I have always wanted to make an indian recipe w/ flax seed.. thanks..
  
  
• From: m v rao (@ ) on: Mon Dec 23 09:30:48
  
  I wish to know if curry leaves are used in any preparation of medicines today like by some pharmaceutical companies.
  
  
• From: Leena (@ ext-147-234-2-4.ecitele.com) on: Tue Dec 24 00:11:02
  
  What is the Hindi name for flax seeds ? I have read a lot about its health benefits and want to use it but dont know how to use it and how it looks and tastes. Please help
  
  
• From: Wadhwa (@ bbnwebdproxy1.net.external.hp.com) on: Mon May 19 19:49:31
  
  Hi, does any one know where I can find a curry patha plant in the Bayarea,CA?
  
  
• From: Hemant (@ 203.195.208.26) on: Mon May 19 21:11:59 EDT 2003
  
  Hello Wadhwa,
  Where are you in bay area?
  Almost every Indian Grocer stocks curry patha in Bay area.
  I personally know many of the places.
  Give me the name of the area.
  
  
• From: Devi (@ cs17023-145.jam.rr.com) on: Tue May 20 10:13:52 EDT 2003
  
  Hi Pradheep,
  can u pls tell me where flax seed oil is available?i live in southern part of US.
  Thanks
  devi
  
  
• From: Wadhwa (@ palwebproxy1.core.hp.com) on: Tue May 20 12:21:54 EDT 2003
  
  Hi Hemant. Thanks. Actually I am looking for the plant and not the leaves. Yes, I get the curry patha from the Indian grocery stores but not the plant. You know of any place for plant?
  
  
• From: Hemant (@ 203.195.208.26) on: Tue May 20 21:12:49 EDT 2003
  
  Please try any Sardarji 's Khet near LA.
  I believe they have plants
  
  
• From: Geeta (@ ) on: Mon Apr 26 13:03:53
  
  Hi,
  
  I live in cary ILLinois have 2 1/2 feet tall curry leaf plant and recently I transplanted into bigger pot and now the leaves and the branches look droopy and the tip of the plant does not even grow. Can anyone please help my curry leaf plant grow tall, make it purkup and healthy again.
  
  
• From: krish (@ 0-1pool88-37.nas11.oklahoma-city1.ok.us.da.qwest.net) on: Sat Jun 5 03:59:09
  
  May be you can feed curry powder to make it grow.
  
  
• From: Hemant Virkar (@ 254-240-187-203.cable-client.iqara.net) on: Thu Oct 14 05:00:21
  
  Hi, I want to know about the flax seed oil or capsules availability in India. Under which brand name it is available? Pl let me know.
  
  

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