Curry Leaves - Aromatic Herb for Indian and Southeast Asian Cuisine #3263478 (License: Personal Use)

This image shows a fresh sprig of curry leaves (Murraya koenigii), featuring glossy, dark green, pinnately compound leaves arranged symmetrically along a slender brown stem. The leaves are elongated, slightly wavy-edged, and emit a distinctive citrusy, herbal fragrance when crushed. Widely used in South Indian and Sri Lankan cuisines, they are typically tempered in oil at the start of cooking to release their essential oils.

This image is commonly used on food blogs, recipe sites, spice retailers, and culinary educational pages to illustrate curry leaves as an ingredient. It supports user intent for identifying, purchasing, or learning how to use curry leaves in cooking.