KARUVEPILLAI / DRY CURRY LEAVES / CURRY LEAVES DRIED / கருவேப்பிலை

Tamil                     :  Kariveppilai – கறிவேப்பிலை

Malayalam          :   Kariveppila

Hindi                     :   Kadi Patta / Kathnim / Mitha Neem / Curry Patta

Telugu                  :   Karivepaku / Karepaku

Botanical             :  Murraya koenigii

Description

♦  Curry leaves powder can be stored for a month and can be used when needed. Nothing can beat the fresh flavor of homemade curry leaves powder. Hot steamed rice with curry leaves powder and a tsp of ghee is heavenly. Try it and see. I usually stock these powders at home as they will come handy when I feel lazy to cook. Today we will learn how to make Karuveppilai Podi/Curry leaves powder following this easy recipe.

Health Benefits of Curry leaves / Karuveppilai Powder :

Cure Diabetes:

♦  Curry leaves / Karuveppilai Powder help lower the blood sugar levels, but also keeps in check for a few days after the administration of curry leaves. Curry leaves / Karuveppilai Powder help your blood sugar levels by affecting the insulin activity of the body and reduces ones blood sugar levels. Also the type and amount of fiber contained within the leaves play a significant role in lowering blood sugar levels.

Improves digestion:

♦  Curry leaves / Karuveppilai Powder is known to help improve digestion and alter the way your body absorbs fat, thereby helping you lose weight. Since weight gain is one of the leading causes of diabetes, kadi patta treats the problem right at the root. Curry leaves / Karuveppilai Powder may prove to be beneficial. The digestive enzymes present in curry leaves are helpful in keeping the digestive health on track, and the laxative properties prove to be effective in regulating the bowels.

Lowers cholesterol:

♦  Many research shows that Curry leaves / Karuveppilai Powder have properties that can help in lowering one’s blood cholesterol levels. Packed with antioxidants, Curry leaves / Karuveppilai Powder prevent the oxidation of cholesterol that forms LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol). This in turn helps in increasing the amount of good cholesterol (HDL) and protects your body from conditions like heart disease and atherosclerosis.

Prevents greying of hair:

♦  Curry leaves / Karuveppilai Powder has always been known to help in preventing greying of the hair. It is also very effective in treating damaged hair, adding bounce to limp hair, strengthening the shaft of thin hair, hair fall and treats dandruff.

Help in Losing Weight:

♦  Curry leaves / Karuveppilai Powder may help do the trick. These leaves work in two ways in making you look slender. Firstly, these leaves help the body get rid of toxins and secondly, help in burning the stubborn body fat.

Help in Getting Rid of Free Radicals:

♦  Free radicals in the body lead to many kinds of health ailments.Curry leaves / Karuveppilai Powder are loaded with antioxidants, which help in protecting the body cells from any kind of free radical damage.

Relieving Vomiting:

♦  If you’re feeling queasy or nauseous during your pregnancy, Curry leaves / Karuveppilai Powder may help in reducing the symptoms. Consumption of curry leaves help in the secretion of digestive enzymes, which provides ease from nausea, vomiting and morning sickness.

Improving Eye-Health:

♦  Vitamin A is one of the essential vitamins for your eyes. Curry leaves / Karuveppilai Powder are loaded with this vitamin and thus eating these leaves in your daily diet may help in keeping your eyes in a healthy state.

Help in Reducing Stress:

♦  Most of us try to keep stress at bay, but our busy lifestyles make it difficult to evade. Stress can lead to major health issues, and these leaves may help you in controlling stress too. The aroma of these Curry leaves / Karuveppilai Powder helps in relieving the symptoms of stress by calming your mind and body.

Help in Healing Wounds:

♦  Being rich in anti-bacterial and antioxidant properties,Curry leaves / Karuveppilai Powder help in accelerating the healing process. If you experience a burn, cut or bruise, curry leaves’ paste may not only help in healing, but it may also help the infection from spreading.