Dried bay leaves can be ground at home, and can also be purchased pre-ground. However, whether you should or not is entirely up to your taste buds and flavor preferences. The profiles of a bay leaf ...

When you pick up a jar from the spice aisle, the leaves are dried and usually whole, but can also be found in fresh or ground preparations. Beyond the kitchen, bay leaves have a storied past in ...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to the Boston Globe's Beth Teitell < > about the bay leaf and whether it's necessary or not for your dish.

Mix all the spices, excluding bay leaf, and ground coarsely using a pestle and mortar. Once the water starts boiling, add the ground masala along with the bay leaf. Add sugar and milk according to ...