Ingredients

Garlic

The ingredient

Garlic bulbs are composed of multiple cloves, each encased in a white papery skin. Garlic adds a strong, pungent flavor that mellows and sweetens upon cooking. It’s indispensable in Indian cuisine for its flavor and health-promoting qualities.

The benefits

Garlic is used in Ayurveda to revitalize and warm the body and to reduce kapha (earth and water) dosha (energy or substance). Some research studies have supported possible benefits of garlic including:

• May boost the immune system
• May reduce blood pressure and improve cholesterol levels
• May improve bone health

Cooking

We use garlic in many of our dishes, including:

• Chana Masala
• Ghee Rice