This dish is a beautiful amalgamation of delicious coriander and spicy garlic made into a chutney that makes great accompaniment for idly, dosa, and rice as well. Green garlic, as we all know, is an immature garlic plant, which is harvested before it reaches maturity and is used as an early-season substitute for garlic. Taste wise, it is similar to the commonly available garlic but without much of spiciness.
This recipe is the easiest to prepare. All you need to do is, combine all the ingredients and blend.
Health benefits
Among the innumerous health benefits of green garlic, the most impressive ones include its ability to:
- Strengthen the immune system
- Stimulate circulation
- Protect heart health
- Prevent certain types of cancer
- Lessen the pains due to arthritis
- Cure high blood pressure and high cholesterol
Ingredients
1-inch ginger piece - chopped
4-5 green chilis – chopped
1 bunch green garlic with stalks - chopped
¼ cup fresh coriander leaves - chopped
½ tsp red chili powder
1 tsp sugar
½ tsp black salt
1 tbsp lemon juice
salt to taste
How To Make Green Garlic Chutney
- Add ginger, green chilies and green garlic in a mixer and grind these together.
- Add coriander leaves, red chili powder, sugar, black salt, and lemon juice and grind it to a fine paste.
- Note: Add a little water if the consistency is too thick.
- Add salt and mix well.
- Transfer into a serving bowl and serve.
Trivia
- Did you know, garlic was once considered to be a powerful element to ward off vampires and evil spirits?
- The exact origin of green garlic is unknown, however it is believed to be originated from Central Asia.
- Green garlic can be used as a substitute for the mature garlic in any dish. However, its taste is a more mild than the latter.
- Garlic is also used in the manufacturing of glue.
- There are ore than 450 varieties of garlic.