A bay leaf is a herb derived from a shrub of the family Lauraceae.
Bay leaf in Tamil is called "Brinji ilai" or "Tejpatha ilai."
No but you can use Bay leaf for curry leaf
the leaf
No. 'Bay leaf' is an English word. Its Italian meaning is foglia di alloro.
The Tamil name for bay leaf is "பிரியாணி இலை" (Piriyani ilai).
basil leaf in malay
Bay leaf in Hindi is called "तेज पत्ता" (Tej patta).
What part of the tree does a bay LEAF come from? I think you answered your own question.
Bay leaf is used for seasoning only. It does not soften after cooking, and is inedible.
Bay leaf
Adds flavor to a dish. Just add the bay leaf while cooking to the liquid for stews etc. Remove the leaf once cooking is complete, or while eating.