Curry Berry: The Journey of Our Curry Leaf Tree

As a typical South Indian family, we need curry leaves in our kitchen every day. Being the lone cook in our remote farmhouse, having them at my doorstep is essential. My wife and son love curry leaves not just for their mesmerizing fragrance in curries but also for their health benefits, such as making hair oil and applying them on skin. 

I planted four curry leaf plants, two in the front of the house and two in the back. Unfortunately, one was damaged when construction laborers tried to move it a few feet away. Of the three remaining, I have a special attachment to one particular plant next to our lotus pond. She is very sensitive, and I've cared for her personally. She struggled twice, once when a neighboring tree was cut and another time when a climber tried to overtake her. The other two plants, in my view, are just boys enjoying and dancing in the wind all the time. 

Today, I have exciting news: the lady curry leaf tree is no longer a child. She has grown up and yielded fruits that I am calling “Curry Berry,” as I don’t know its real name. From what I know, these berries can be used to produce more saplings of curry leaf plants. Here is a video of these little ones enjoying the rain and wind so happily :