According to Jain, “The leaves are known to aid digestion and ... They can be chewed raw, with lime and betel nuts. An after-meal digestive, they ease flatulence and improve assimilation.

I’m also guessing you have a kaffir lime tree? Lucky you, as the fruit and the leaves are so expensive over here in London. From where I’m sitting, it seems like you’re on to a goldmine!

Combine coconut milk and milk in a saucepan with lime leaves and a small stalk of lemon grass, cinnamon stick, nutmeg and cardamom pods in a 3-4 qt. saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Reduce the heat slightly and stir in the chicken pieces and lime leaves or zest until coated in the paste. Add the coconut milk, fish sauce or soy sauce and bring to a simmer, cooking for 25–30 ...