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Curry leaves are the essential soul of South Indian tempering, infusing dishes with a unique citrussy, nutty, and smoky aroma. Their complex fragrance, released when fried in hot oil, creates warmth ...

When I was a child in the 1980s, my family traveled nearly every summer from our home in Los Angeles to the other side of the world. We spent monsoon-drenched weeks on my grandparents’ farm in ...

A common ingredient in Indian cuisine, curry leaves have been used in cooking for centuries. Curry leaves add a unique flavour and aroma, with a hint of citrus, to many dishes. Curry leaves come from ...

The black spots appear to be the larvae or pupae of a sap-sucking pest common in this plant species. Prune the infested parts if you do not want to use pesticides. If your plant is grown under optimal ...