What is Tejpatta? (Malabathrum leaf) Bay-leaf?

Tejpatta are the leaves of a tree closely related to Cinnamon (Malabathrum tree)

Sometimes Tejpatta is also called as Indian Bay leaf, it is misleading. Bay leaf is from Bay Laurel. The flavor of Tejpatta is totally different from Bay leaf. Physically, the Bay leaf has a single vein in the center. Tejpatta is a tough three-veined leaf. Tejpatta is twice as wide and long than bay leaf.

Tejpatta renders the aroma and flavor of Cinnamon or Cassia to the foods. It is a common spice used in North India specially to make Mughalai dishes. Tejpatta is also common in Nepal and Bhutan and Assam where it is known as Tejpat

Bark of Malabathrum tree can be used as a Cinnamon but at much reduced quality

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