Scientific Name: Cinnamomum tamala
Devnagari: तेजपात
Pronunciation: Taej-paat
Tejpaat is a tree in the family Lauraceae that is native to India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and China. It can grow up to 20 m (66 ft) tall. Its leaves have a clove-like aroma with a hint of peppery taste; they are used for culinary and medicinal purposes.
Nepali farmers pick the leaves and tiny branches by hands, tie into small bundles, hang them upside down to dry under the relentless Terai sun. The leaves are also left to dry naturally in warm and airy places to retain full flavor.
The dried leaves are lightly sauteed in oil to bring out the flavor for all kinds of spiced meat curries, gravy-based fish curries, savory rice dishes, lentils, some sweet dishes, vegetables stews and soups. These leaves are an important spice ingredient for the preparation of Nepali Garam Masalaa.
The leaves are also known to have some medicinal properties and for the treatment of colic pain and diarrhea.
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