What is fresh green garlic, hara lehsun

Green garlic is young garlic which is harvested before the cloves have begun to mature. The resulting vegetable resembles a scallion, with a deep green stalk and a pale white bulb. Green garlic, on the other hand, is harvested before the plant is mature. The stalks are still totally green, usually around one foot (30 centimeters) long, and the bulb resembles that of a green onion, rather than a segmented head of garlic. The flavor of green garlic is still garlicky, but is much milder with less of a bitter bite. When cooked, the green garlic sweetens, lending a new layer of depth to a dish. The whole plant, including the leaves, can be used. It can be used raw or cooked in a broad assortment of cuisines.

Green garlic paste

Grind the chopped garlic in a grinder to get a garlic paste. You may add salt, green chillies and other spices to enhance the flavor.

How to select fresh green garlic, hara lehsun

Try to pick out sturdy crisp stalks which do not appear wilted, and you should also check for mold and mildew on the garlic. They may be marketed as baby garlic or spring garlic.

Culinary uses of fresh green garlic, hara lehsun in Indian cooking

Green garlic is an awesome ingredient that is used in these popular recipes.
1. Coriander Garlic Chutney
2. Wagharelo Rotla
3. Oondhiya

You will also relish the pleasantly pungent, leafy flavour of green garlic in pickles, pancakes and spreads.
4. Fresh Green Garlic Pickle
5. Fresh Green Garlic Pancakes : These are yummy rice pancakes with the vibrant flavour of green garlic! Green garlic has a lovely, balanced flavour which is noticeable but not overpowering like the dried ones.

6. Green Garlic Spread : A garlicky spread with a strong flavour, the Green Garlic Spread is a specialty in Gujarati households. Easy and quick, this spread is made frequently in the winter when green garlic is widely available.

It can be used immediately or stored in the deep freezer for 15-20 days. When you feel like treating your palate to this pungent treat, just remove the required amount from the freezer and spread generously on hot bajra , jowar or Ragi Roti and enjoy!

· Crunchy, with a mild garlic flavor, green garlic are great in salads and stir-frys.

· Green garlic can be ground into a paste with chilies and salt to impart a mild garlicky flavor to the dish.

· Green garlic risotto and pesto are quite popular.

How to store fresh green garlic, hara lehsun

The green garlic can be stored under refrigeration for three to five days before being used.

Benefits of Green Garlic (hara lehsun)

Green Garlic (hara lahsun) : The most peculiar benefit of green garlic is due to its active ingredient, allicin. This works as a powerful antioxidant to boost your immune system and prevent against common infections like cough and cold as well as chronic diseases like cancer. It protects the heart by maintaining the levels of cholesterol in the body. It also soothes the digestive tract by treating intestinal microbes. Just chop green garlic and use it creatively to make rotis, pancakes, chutney etc.

chopped green garlic

Wash the green garlic and trim off its hairy roots. To chop the green garlic place a few of them on a chopping board and using a sharp knife make vertical cut at regular intervals. Line all of them together and make horizontal cut to get chopped green garlic. You can cut them into small or slightly bigger pieces as per the recipe requirement.