Herbs have become part and parcel of modern life.
They are plants whose leaves, flowers or seeds are
used in medicine, to add taste to food, or for ___1___
pleasant smell. Some cultures simply cannot do
without such herbs ___2___
their food. In Thailand, lemon grass and lime leaves
are used in almost every dish. In Malaysia and
Indonesia, local herbs are ___3___
raw.
The use of herbs in these countries ___4___
the taste of the food. As an example, mint leaves
are used to enhance the taste in 'laksa', a popular
local noodle dish.
The highly aromatic curry leaf is ___5___
essential item in Indian and Malay curries. This
culinary herb is used for ___6___
curries. It is seldom eaten. Some people believe
that the consumption of curry leaves is good for
one's health.
Many of these herbs have ___7___
their way into the diets of people because of their
nutritional and health values. There are many more
waiting to be explored.
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