Curry Leaf Plant (Murraya koenigii)
Curry leaf plant (Murraya koenigii)The aromatic leaves of this plant are used to flavor many Indian dishes much like bay leaves, especially in curries with fish or coconut milk. The original Indian word "Kari" refers to the sauce of these piquant dishes, hence the name curry leaf. Curry leaves are extensively used in Southern India and Sri Lanka, but are also of some importance in Northern India. Together with South Indian immigrants, curry leaves reached Malaysia, South Africa and Runion island. An easy to raise plant, that needs full sun, grows to 1-3 feet in containers, minimum temperature 55, blooms in the summer. It should be moved indoors during winter months, except in Southern Florida. Plants are 3" growing in 3" pots and can only be shipped to the 48 mainland United States.