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Basil, African; Scent leaf (Ocimum gratissimum) Basil, Holy (Ocimum tenuiflorum) Basil, lemon (Ocimum × citriodorum) Basil, Thai (O. basilicum var. thyrsiflora) Bay leaf (Laurus nobilis) Bay leaf, Indian; tejpat, malabathrum (Cinnamomum tamala) Bay leaf, Indonesian; Indonesian laurel, Salam leaf, daun salam (Syzygium polyanthum)
Used in cake and desserts, and to decorate food Tulsi [6] or Basil: তুলসী Tulsi Leaves are used to treat cold Almond: Almond [7] কাঠবাদাম Kaath-Baadam Cardamom: Green cardamom [1] এলাচ Elaach Used in cooking food and desserts to increase flavor. Black cardamom [8] বড় এলাচ Boro elaach
Basil is most commonly used fresh in recipes. In general, it is added last, as cooking quickly destroys the flavor. The fresh herb can be kept for a short time in plastic bags in the refrigerator, or for a longer period in the freezer, after being blanched quickly in boiling water. [citation needed]
Basil cultivars vary in several ways. Visually, the size and shape of the leaves varies greatly, from the large lettuce-like leaves of the Mammoth basil and Lettuce leaf basil to the tiny leaves of the Dwarf bush basil. More practically, the fragrance of the basil varies due to the varying types and quantities of essential oils contained in the ...
leaves used as dye for skin, hair, and nails: Lovage: Levisticum officinale: Apiaceae: tall perennial herb culinary leaves, fruit leaves and roots used as vegetables: Flax: Linum usitatissimum: Linaceae: annual herb medicinal seeds also used as an oilseed and fiber crop: Koseret: Lippia abyssinica: Verbenaceae: shrubby herb culinary, tea ...
The Chinese also use fresh or dried basils in soups and other foods. In Taiwan, people add fresh basil leaves to thick soups. They also eat fried chicken with deep-fried basil leaves. Basil (most commonly Thai basil) is commonly steeped in cream or milk to create an interesting flavor in ice cream or chocolates (such as truffles).
Sweet Basil: Used in soups and sauces. [190] O. basilicum var. thyrsiflora: Thai basil: Eaten both raw and cooked [191] Ocimum × citriodorum: Lemon basil: Used throughout Southeast Asia [192] Oenanthe javanica: Water Celery: Used in Southeast Asia and the Far East [193] [194] Oenothera biennis: Common evening primrose [195] [196] Oenothera ...
Thai basil (O. basilicum var. thyrsiflora) is a common ingredient in Thai cuisine, with a strong flavour similar to aniseed, used to flavour Thai curries and stir-fries. [citation needed] Lemon basil (Ocimum × citriodorum) is a hybrid between O. americanum and O. basilicum. It is noted for its lemon flavour and used in cooking. [citation needed]