laurel
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).
Typically, one whole bay leaf is equivalent to about 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of crushed bay leaf. The exact amount can vary depending on the potency of the bay leaf and personal preference for flavor intensity. It's best to start with a smaller quantity and adjust according to taste.
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