The curry tree is a tropical tree native to India and Sri Lanka, and its small, fragrant leaves take their name from the dish they season. Lakpura Organic Dehydrated Curry Leaves are picked from organic growers and dried in small batches, so the leaves keep their aroma without any of the moisture that makes fresh leaves difficult to store. They are grown without synthetic fertilisers or pesticides and packed in Sri Lanka. Curry leaves have long been valued in Sri Lankan kitchens and traditional households, where a handful goes into the pan at the start of almost any curry.
100% organic certified by USDA Organic and Control Union. That means the leaves come from growers whose land and methods have been inspected and approved against organic standards, and that the chain from field to pack has been checked by an independent certifier rather than simply described by us. In plain terms, you can be confident about how these leaves were grown and handled before they reached you.
- Whole dried curry leaves, ready to use straight from the pack
- Grown by organic growers without synthetic fertilisers or pesticides
- Dehydrated and packed in small batches in Sri Lanka
- Free from artificial colours, flavours and preservatives
Curry leaves are used above all as a seasoning in Sri Lankan and Indian cooking, and in the cuisines of neighbouring countries. Use them to flavour curries, pickles, soups and chutneys. The usual method is to drop the leaves into hot oil at the beginning of a dish, alongside your other whole spices, so the aroma carries through everything that follows; they can also be added directly to a simmering pot. Beyond the kitchen, curry leaves are used in soap making, and the volatile oil serves as a fixative for soap perfume.
Lakpura works with organic growers across Sri Lanka to bring the island's everyday spices to your kitchen as they are used at home.
