Bay Leaf (Tej-Patta)

• They are added to hot oil before the main ingredient, as frying releases their sweet perfume.
  

Uses

• The leaves are carminative and used to treat colic and diarrhea.
• Used in the clarifying process of many dyes.
• Used in Rice dishes like biryani, meat curries etc.
• Also used into some potpourri mixtures, into pickles and bottled fruits.