Garlic- 1KG

Garlic is a popular kitchen ingredient known for its strong aroma, distinctive flavor, and wide range of uses in everyday cooking. It is commonly used to add depth and taste to curries, vegetables, soups, sauces, noodles, meat dishes, pickles, and many other recipes.

At Friday Supermarket, garlic is a convenient choice for everyday cooking. Fresh garlic cloves can be peeled, chopped, sliced, crushed, or minced according to the recipe. It can be used on its own or combined with other herbs and spices to create flavorful meals.

What Is Garlic?

Garlic is a bulb vegetable from the Allium family, which also includes onions and shallots. A garlic bulb is made up of several individual cloves covered by a thin outer skin. Each clove can be separated and peeled before cooking.

Garlic has a naturally strong and slightly spicy taste when raw. When cooked, its flavor becomes milder, sweeter, and more aromatic.

Garlic Uses in Cooking

Garlic is a versatile ingredient and can be used in many types of dishes, including:

• Curries and gravies
• Fried rice and noodles
• Soups and stews
• Stir-fried vegetables
• Meat and chicken dishes
• Fish and seafood recipes
• Pickles and chutneys
• Garlic bread
• Pasta and sauces
• Salad dressings
• Marinades
• Dips and spreads
• Lentil and bean dishes

How to Prepare Garlic

• Separate the cloves from the garlic bulb.
• Remove the outer skin from each clove.
• Depending on the recipe, slice, chop, crush, or mince the garlic.
• Add it to your dish according to the recipe.
• Crushed or minced garlic releases more of its characteristic aroma and flavor, making it useful for curries, sauces, marinades, and stir-fries.

How to Store Garlic

Store whole garlic bulbs in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight and excess moisture. Keeping garlic dry helps maintain its quality.

Avoid storing whole garlic in a sealed container where moisture can build up. Once peeled or cut, garlic should be stored properly and used promptly.

Why Choose Garlic?

• A versatile ingredient for everyday cooking
• Adds a rich and distinctive aroma
• Suitable for a wide variety of cuisines
• Can be chopped, sliced, crushed, or minced
• Easy to combine with vegetables, meat, beans, lentils, and sauces
• Useful for both simple home meals and more elaborate recipes
• A common pantry ingredient for Nepali and international cooking

Garlic in Nepali Cooking

Garlic is widely used in Nepali kitchens as part of everyday cooking. It is commonly added to dal, tarkari, meat curries, achar, chutneys, soups, and fried dishes. Garlic is often combined with ginger, cumin, turmeric, chilli, coriander, and other spices to create a flavorful base for many Nepali recipes.

Garlic Nutrition

Garlic naturally contains carbohydrates, dietary fiber, and small amounts of protein and various micronutrients. However, the amount eaten in a typical meal is usually relatively small, so garlic is primarily used as a flavoring ingredient rather than a major source of calories or nutrients.

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Garlic Recipe Ideas

Garlic Aloo

Garlic aloo is a simple and flavorful potato dish.

Ingredients:

• Potatoes
• Garlic
• Oil
• Cumin seeds
• Turmeric
• Red chilli powder
• Salt
• Fresh coriander

Method:

• Peel and cut the potatoes.
• Heat oil and lightly fry cumin seeds.
• Add chopped or crushed garlic and cook until aromatic.
• Add potatoes, turmeric, chilli powder, and salt.
• Mix well and cook until the potatoes are tender.
• Garnish with fresh coriander and serve.

Garlic Chutney

Garlic can also be used to prepare spicy chutney. Combine garlic with chilli, salt, and other preferred ingredients, then grind to the desired consistency. It can be served with rice, roti, snacks, or traditional meals.