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347 recipes using bay leaf, bay leaves, tejpatta recipes | recipes using bay leaf | Indian bay leaves recipes |
347 recipes using bay leaf, bay leaves, tejpatta recipes | recipes using bay leaf | Indian bay leaves recipes |
Indian bay leaf recipes. tepatta recipes. Bay leaf is a leaf that is used in cooking mostly for its aromatic purpose. Bay leaves can be used fresh or dried for their distinctive taste and flavor. There are different types of bay leaves found and all of them are used in different types of cuisines. Indian bay leaves which are also known as tej patta, are longer and generally have are olive green in color. They are used extensively in Indian Cuisine to flavor curries and subzis but are also used in stews and soups in Mediterranean and American dishes.
Indian Bay Leaf Recipes
Bay leaf is an aromatic and hence it enhances the flavor of the food it is added to. Indian bay leaf smells a little like cinnamon but a much milder version of it and is used a lot in the Indian Cuisine. The flavor is so good that is used in so many different types of recipes as well. Shahi Pulao is perfect recipe to express the usefulness of this leaf as it provides a rich, royal aroma to the dish. Just plain boiling the rice with bay leaves gives a much more flavor to the rice for Biryanis.
It is also provides a great base flavor to subzis. The usage of tejpatta adds a regal touch to the food it is added to. Punjabi subzis like Bharwan Baingan and Paneer Makhani are blessed with this flavor and would not be the same without this essential. Apart from this, it is also added to tadkas. Tadka is tempering that is added on top of curries and dals to give it more flavor, even the basic ones like Kadhi to the more exotic ones like Panchmel Dal.
Bay leaf is also an important ingredient in dry masala powders. Garam masala, probably the most known Indian Collection of spices, uses bay leaf as one of its components along with other whole spices.
Bay Leaf Recipes for snacks
Since it provides such a unique taste to food, bay leaves are considered a boon in the world of cooking. The leaves better the flavor of onions which are then filled in a dough and deep fried to make crispy Pyaaz ki Kachoris. Just the addition of a humble bay leaf to the rich, tangy Tamatar Shorba, will make it smell even more amazing while adding to the taste.
International Bay Leaf Recipes
Not only is it used in Indian recipes but also used in many international cuisines. Crispy noodles topped with a tomato sauce has a certain earthiness to it because of the bay leaf. It is also used to flavor Italian dishes like the Italian Minestra, a thick soup with pasta and vegetables and innovative recipes like the Curried beans pasta. They are also used in a lot of creole recipes that are famous in Latin America and the Caribbean cuisine as well.
If you want to know more about the Uses of Bay Leaf, then you can check out our article on that
Enjoy our collection of 347 recipes using bay leaf, bay leaves, tejpatta recipes | recipes using bay leaf | Indian bay leaves recipes |
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Recipe# 4025
05 February, 2006
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Recipe# 4895
27 March, 2010
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Recipe# 4921
30 March, 2010
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Ram khichdi, shed extra pounds with this easy-to-make khichdi. The perfect combination of dals and rice makes this … More..
Recipe# 5066
16 April, 2010
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Recipe# 5133
23 April, 2010
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Recipe# 4010
17 September, 2010
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Recipe# 804
10 December, 2010
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17 December, 2010
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Recipe# 4154
16 June, 2011
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Recipe# 783
14 December, 2011
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Spinach and toovar dal used for this mildly spiced recipe, makes this dal a rich calcium source. Serve … More..
Recipe# 644
28 August, 2012
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Recipe# 4044
08 November, 2012
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03 March, 2013
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Recipe# 108
11 March, 2013
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07 June, 2013
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21 June, 2013
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09 July, 2013
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18 September, 2013
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25 October, 2013
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Recipe# 4012
25 October, 2013
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Bring rice and fibre-rich masoor together to create a low-cholesterol but infinitely tasty biryani. A special masala, and … More..
Recipe# 954
24 March, 2014
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Both mint and coriander have spicy, perky flavours that are balanced very well with sweet, mellow coconut milk … More..
Recipe# 3974
24 March, 2014
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Recipe# 201
02 May, 2014
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Recipe# 1905
10 May, 2014
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Recipe# 3578
28 May, 2014
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Recipe# 4841
25 June, 2014
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Khichdi is a meal that is complete in itself. It is a misconception that khichdi is meant only … More..
Recipe# 3009
26 June, 2014
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This Spicy Chole draws from the goodness of all the aromatic spices in your masala dabba. It is … More..
Recipe# 4020
04 July, 2014
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One of the healthy version of minestrone whipped up in a jiffy with loads of fibre rich veggies … More..
Recipe# 3588
28 July, 2014
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The moong sprouts rice is what you could call a ‘one-kadhai meal’! of course, it takes a little … More..
Recipe# 6012
28 July, 2014
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Grated pumpkin retains its crunchiness in these crisp koftas simmered in tangy tomato gravy. More..
calories per serving
A spicy spinach and lentil preparation that can be relished with steamed rice or rotis. Do not overcook … More..
calories per serving
One dish meals are quite a rage in this fast-paced world where one has very little time to … More..
calories per serving
Ram khichdi, shed extra pounds with this easy-to-make khichdi. The perfect combination of dals and rice makes this … More..
calories per serving
Gatte ki kadhi, straight from the kitchens of rajasthan, this dish involves gram flour dumplings flavoured with dry … More..
calories per serving
Hot samosas topped with an innovative coconut kadhi, khajur imli ki chutney and green chutney. This spicy chaat … More..
calories per serving
Whether you like your soups light and herby or thick and sumptuous, you can do it all with … More..
calories per serving
Peas pulao! who doesn’t know about it, who doesn’t like it? even kids like to safely order peas … More..
calories per serving
aloo tamatar sabzi recipe | bhandare wale aloo ki sabzi | no onion aloo sabzi | poori wale … More..
calories per serving
As the ‘trevti’ in the title suggests, this is a combination of three dals simmered with spices. The … More..
calories per serving
Spinach and toovar dal used for this mildly spiced recipe, makes this dal a rich calcium source. Serve … More..
calories per serving
Rich in vitamin a, protein and fibre pasta is always a hit with children, and they will enjoy … More..
calories per serving
This is a street side snack from central india. "puri bhaji" was everyone’s favourite dish for breakfast, especially … More..
calories per serving
Kashmiri lal paneer recipe | Kashmiri paneer roganjosh | lal paneer sabzi | with 28 amazing images.Kashmiri lal … More..
calories per serving
Masoor, a very nutritious lentil, is also very pleasing to the palate. Cooked in well-chosen spices, this dal … More..
calories per serving
rasawala chana sabzi recipe | Gujarati style rasawala chana | rassawala chana nu shaak recipe | with 38 … More..
calories per serving
This protein-rich rice preparation also presents a fiesta of colours, thanks to the use of a large variety … More..
calories per serving
If you love italian cuisine, you need to have this sauce in your larder! here is the quintessential … More..
calories per serving
A smooth, creamy, flavourful tomato sauce is possible without onion and garlic as you can see here! jains … More..
calories per serving
Bring rice and fibre-rich masoor together to create a low-cholesterol but infinitely tasty biryani. A special masala, and … More..
calories per serving
Both mint and coriander have spicy, perky flavours that are balanced very well with sweet, mellow coconut milk … More..
calories per serving
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calories per serving
Everyone is sure to relish this tempting, Indian style corn soup which helps to increase your vitamin B3 … More..
calories per serving
Find heaven in italy, and bring it back to your kitchen! this italian-style wrap is prepared from exotic … More..
calories per serving
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calories per serving
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calories per serving
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