Garlic / Velluli

Garlic, originally sourced from Madhya Pradesh, are popularly known as:

• Hindi: लहसुन (Lahsun)
• Sanskrit: लशुन (Laśuna)
• Telugu: వెల్లులి (Velluli)

Why Should You Select Dravidaspices Garlic ?

Dravidaspices Garlic Bulbs are sourced from premium garlic farms, ensuring each bulb is plump, fresh, and full of flavor. Our garlic is carefully selected for its size and quality, providing a robust taste and aroma that can transform any meal into a culinary masterpiece.

What is Garlic / Velluli ?

Garlic, or Velluli, is a fundamental ingredient in cuisines worldwide, celebrated for its strong, spicy flavor that mellows and sweetens upon cooking. Known for its distinctive taste and health benefits, garlic bulbs are composed of multiple cloves, each packed with flavor-enhancing potential.

What Does Garlic / Velluli Taste Like?

Garlic offers a uniquely spicy and pungent flavor that becomes sweet and mellow when cooked, adding depth and complexity to dishes across all cuisines.

Key Benefits of Garlic

Garlic is renowned not just for its ability to enhance flavors but also for its numerous health benefits, including antimicrobial properties, support for heart health, and boosting the immune system.

Popular Garlic Recipes

Classic Garlic Bread

• Ingredients: Baguette, butter, minced garlic, parsley.
• Instructions: Combine butter with minced garlic, spread on a baguette, and bake until golden.

Garlic and Herb Roasted Chicken

• Ingredients: Chicken, garlic bulbs, rosemary, olive oil, salt.
• Instructions: Stuff chicken with whole garlic bulbs, coat with olive oil and rosemary, and roast.

Garlic Infused Olive Oil

• Ingredients: Olive oil, garlic cloves.
• Instructions: Simmer garlic cloves in olive oil over low heat, then strain for a flavored oil.

Creamy Garlic Mushroom Sauce

• Ingredients: Mushrooms, cream, minced garlic, butter, parsley.
• Instructions: Sauté mushrooms and garlic in butter, add cream, simmer until thickened.

Garlic Lemon Pasta

• Ingredients: Pasta, garlic, lemon zest, Parmesan cheese, olive oil.
• Instructions: Toss cooked pasta with sautéed garlic, lemon zest, Parmesan, and olive oil.

Garlic / Lahsun FAQs

Q. What's the difference between garlic and garlic powder?

A. Garlic bulbs provide a fresh, strong flavor, while garlic powder offers a more convenient, milder taste.

Q. How do I keep garlic fresh for longer?

A. You can keep garlic bulbs in a cool, dry place with ventilation to extend their shelf life and prevent sprouting.

Q. Is garlic healthy?

A. Garlic is highly nutritious, known for its health benefits, including lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Q. Should I use garlic whole or minced?

A. You can use garlic bulbs according to the recipe, for example, use whole garlic bulbs for slow cooking and roasting, whereas minced or chopped garlic is best to get immediate flavor.

Q. What can I substitute for garlic ?

A. You can substitute garlic bulbs with garlic powder, shallots, or onions, but remember to adjust the portion for the flavor intensity.

Q. How do garlic / Velluli benefit heart health?

A. Garlic improves cardiovascular health by reducing blood pressure, cholesterol, and artery plaque buildup.

Q. How much garlic powder equals one garlic ?

A. Approximately 1/8 teaspoon of garlic powder is equivalent to one clove from a garlic bulb.

Q. Do garlic bulbs have any side effects ?

A. Consumed in culinary amounts, garlic is safe for most people. Excessive consumption can lead to bad breath, heartburn, or gastrointestinal discomfort.