Sakahari by Nandini Sharma

Author:Nandini Sharma
Language: eng
Format: epub

Garlic—Botanical name: Allium sativum, V- P+ K-

Like ginger, garlic is considered a cure-all and is being studied for its many healing properties. The active component in garlic is allicin, which has the ability to reduce inflammation and prevent major illnesses associated with aging. Garlic’s potent smell belies its powerful healing potential. In over three thousand studies cited by the National Institute for Health regarding garlic, most report on its ability to slow or reverse heart disease, lower blood pressure, and cholesterol. It has also been credited with fighting infection and in homeopathy; the use of megadoses is showing excellent results in treating Lyme disease.

Garlic is used in every cuisine around the world. Although it is available in many forms, we feel that only fresh cloves offer the taste and properties for which garlic is known and loved. You can use it raw or cooked, and there is a huge difference in the intensity.

Cooking mellows the flavor of garlic and when sautéing, keep an eye on the pan as it can quickly burn.

When purchasing garlic, look for large bulbs with intact skins. Fresh bulbs can be preserved for about two weeks when stored at room temperature (not in the fridge).

SIMPLE TOOR DAL (INDIAN LENTIL SOUP)

Ingredients:

1 cup toor (arhar dal or split red gram lentil) washed well 3–4 times in running water. Rub the dal with your fingers to ensure no white

residue remains.

3 cups water

1 tsp. turmeric

2–3 cloves garlic

2-inch piece of ginger root chopped roughly

1 serrano pepper chopped fine (avoid for a less spicy dish)

¾ tsp. salt

4–5 curry leaves (optional or substitute with cilantro)

For seasoning:

1 tbsp. ghee

½ tsp. cumin seed

½ cup washed and chopped cilantro leaves

Method

In a heavy-bottomed saucepan (two-quart size with fitted lid), put the dal, water, salt, turmeric, garlic, ginger, chilies, curry leaves and cook on a medium flame for ten minutes.

Once it starts bubbling, remove any white residue on the surface with a spoon. Put lid on

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