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Gamthi
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Gamthi (also ghamthi) curry leaf refers to a highly aromatic, often smaller-leaflet type favoured by many Gujarati and broader Indian cooks for intense fragrance in tempering. The name signals a flavour-forward landrace more than formal botanical rank. Gamthi leaves perfume oil quickly—use a few and avoid scorching to bitterness. Preferred by cooks who find ordinary market leaves mild. Availability fluctuates; freeze surplus from a good batch.
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Characteristics
Preparations
FreshGujarati CookingOil BloomTadka
Traits
Flavour ForwardFragrantGamthiHigh Aroma TypeIntenseRegional FavouriteSavourySmall Leaflet Tendency
History
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Regional Indian markets distinguished gamthi-type curry leaf by aroma.
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Gujarati cooks particularly prized gamthi leaves for tadka.
Diaspora plant collectors sought gamthi curry trees.
Specialty nurseries advertised gamthi curry leaf plants.