Q. Why mince curry leaves?
I have started mincing or cutting curry leave into thin strips for all my recipes. It bring out the flavor better and a little goes a long way. Also most South Indians do not like to bite or chew anything except betel nuts and betel leaves. They will pick out and leave the curry leaves unaeaten on the side of their plates. Mincing them removes this option and even in pongal or uppuma the curry leaves are also consumed. I am told they are good for health. In most cases they are the only green vegetable eaten that day... So it's good karma for the cook too.:-)
I have started mincing or cutting curry leave into thin strips for all my recipes. It bring out the flavor better and a little goes a long way. Also most South Indians do not like to bite or chew anything except betel nuts and betel leaves. They will pick out and leave the curry leaves unaeaten on the side of their plates. Mincing them removes this option and even in pongal or uppuma the curry leaves are also consumed. I am told they are good for health. In most cases they are the only green vegetable eaten that day... So it's good karma for the cook too.:-)
