The Versatile Garlic Chutney: Health Benefits and Preparation
Introduction
Garlic offers multiple health benefits alongside being delicious. Garlic contains allicin an organic sulphur compound which gives it a pungent smell.
Health benefits of garlic
- Boosts immunity
- Anti-inflammatory: Rubbing garlic oil on sore or inflamed muscles and joints can potentially alleviate inflammation
- Heart Health: Studies show that garlic can have a positive impact on overall heart health as it helps regulate blood pressure
- Clear Skin: Garlic has antioxidants and anti-bacterial properties that can inhibit the bacteria that cause acne
- Garlic can even potentially treat fungus, such as soaking feet in garlic water can help in treating athlete’s foot
Garlic Chutney
Ingredients:
- Garlic
- Onion
- Dried Red chillies
- Asafoetida
- Tomatoes
- Salt
- Cumin Seeds
- Cooking oil
- Coriander powder
How to Cook
- To cook this flavorful garlic chutney, start by blending fresh tomatoes, onion, ample quantity of garlic and red chillies with some coriander powder until smooth
- Heat some oil in a pan
- Add cumin seeds to the hot oil and let them sputter
- Stir in a pinch of asafoetida
- Next, add the blended mixture along with some salt and let it simmer on low heat until cooked.
- Let it cool completely before transferring it into an airtight container
- It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2-4 days.
- Serve warm alongside roti
References:
The Health Benefits of Garlic | Cleveland.Clinic
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Reviewed by Dr Aarti Nehra, MBBS, MMST - IIT, Kharagpur
