Bay leaves introduce an extra dimension to soups, stews, and roasts. The aromatic, savory leaves add notes of menthol, ...

Rinse basmati rice several times with water until water becomes clear, then soak for 20 minutes and drain. 2. In a medium pot, toast lightly in ghee 3-4 green cardamom pods and the bay leaves with ...

Add a bay leaf when braising red or pickled cabbage, to poaching liquid for fish, or to infuse the milk for custard or rice pudding.