| curry leaf = meetha neem = kari patta Notes: These look like small bay leaves and smell like limes. Dried leaves are easier to find than fresh, but they aren't very good. Substitutes: bay leaf (different flavor) OR basil (different flavor) OR kaffir lime leaves (different flavor) |
| fenugreek leaves = holba = methi leaves Pronunciation: FEHN-yoo-greek Notes: This mildly bitter herb is believed to have medicinal properties. Dried leaves, either whole or ground, are called kasuri methi, and they're a good substitute for fresh. Look for fresh or dried leaves in Indian markets. Substitutes: celery leaves |
holba
Indian bay leaf Notes: Dried leaves are very good substitutes for fresh. Don't confuse these with Indonesian bay leaves. Substitutes: bay leaf (Bay laurel leaves are larger and more flavorful than Indian bay leaves. Substitute one bay laurel leaf for every two Indian bay leaves.)
meetha neem
methi leaves
turmeric leaves Notes: These are used in Indian and Southeast Asian dishes. Substitutes: No acceptable substitutes, just omit this from the recipe