{"product_id":"natco-bay-leaves-20g","title":"Natco Bay Leaves - 20g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhole Dried Bay Leaves for Biryani, Dal and Slow-Cooked Dishes — Natco 20g\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatco Bay Leaves - 20g\u003c\/strong\u003e are premium whole dried bay leaves (tej patta) from Natco, one of the UK’s most established South Asian grocery brands. These aromatic leaves release a subtle, herbal fragrance when added to hot oil or simmering liquid, adding depth and complexity to rice dishes, curries, lentils, and slow-cooked stews. The 10g pack is ideal for occasional use or for cooks who prefer to buy small quantities to ensure maximum freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Natco Bay Leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatco has been supplying British-Indian kitchens for decades, and their bay leaves reflect that heritage — consistently aromatic, well-dried, and reliable batch after batch. Whole dried bay leaves are a cornerstone of both Indian and European cooking: in South Asian cuisine they are essential in biryani, pulao, and dal tadka, while in European cooking they anchor stocks, stews, and braises. The compact 10g pack keeps the leaves fresh and fragrant for longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 2–3 leaves to hot ghee or oil at the start of biryani or pulao for a fragrant base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop into simmering dal or lentil soup for subtle herbal depth — remove before serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd to slow-cooked curries, stews, and braises for background warmth and aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse in marinades for chicken, lamb, or fish to infuse a gentle herbal flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natco  |  \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20g  |  \u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole Dried Bay Leaves (Tej Patta)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Dried Bay Leaves\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a cool, dark place away from humidity to preserve aroma.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens:\u003c\/strong\u003e May contain traces of peanuts, wheat, gluten-containing cereals, sesame, soya, or mustard due to shared processing facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/other-whole-spices-uk\" title=\"Other Whole Spices\"\u003eOther Whole Spices\u003c\/a\u003e range or explore all aromatics in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whole-spices-uk\" title=\"Whole Spices\"\u003eWhole Spices\u003c\/a\u003e collection at Grocerywala.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NATCO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48573332324577,"sku":null,"price":1.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/3633\/8657\/files\/Natco_Bay_Leaves_10g.webp?v=1755673400","url":"https:\/\/www.grocerywala.co.uk\/products\/natco-bay-leaves-20g","provider":"Grocery Wala","version":"1.0","type":"link"}