Topic: Terry's Restaurant Garam Masala?

[Chilli Prawn]

Thanks CC.  It looks different.  I never put Bay leaves in GM though; in fact, like a lot of Indian (as opposed to Bangla) cooks, I keep Bay Leaves to a minimum or don't use tham at all.  No particular reasons, it was the way I was taught, and I think they can overpower other flavours if not used sparingly.  Any thoughts on this?

Thanks again
CP

[Ashes]

CP without actually checking this up myself,, my memory is telling me that "indian" bay leaves are different to the ones we buy in the shops? I might just be getting older and (more) senile but do you know if this is true?

Regards Ashes

[Chilli Prawn]

I think you are correct, I think a lot come from Africa also, but there are many different varieties of Bay (Laurel). I had 4 types in my back garden which have now gone thankfully.

CP