Green Garlic: 7 Indian Recipes To Make With Hara Lehsun

By Devi Poojari

November 15, 2023

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One of the most exciting ingredients to cook with during the winter months is delicious green garlic, whose fresh pungent flavour enhances preparations like no other. Here are seven ways to make the most of this delicious aromatic in recipes that celebrate this seasonal produce.

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UNDHIYU

A Gujarati winter special that celebrates seasonal produce, including the herby-fresh green garlic, the undhiyu is best enjoyed with thepla or puris.

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LEHSUN CHUTNEY

A famous condiment enjoyed with snacks like pakoras, dhokla and more, the chutney uses green garlic as its key ingredient.

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WAGHARELO ROTI

A breakfast or snack dish made with leftover rotis, spike your usual recipe with a generous helping of green garlic for maximum flavour.

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HARA LEHSUN ACHAAR

Made by finely chopping the leaves and tender pods of the green garlic and marinating it with oil and spices, the pickle is an ideal way to preserve the seasonal ingredient.

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HARA LEHSUN DAL

Swap the palak, coriander or methi in your usual dal for a robust flavour boost from fresh green garlic and enjoy it with steamed rice.

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LILVA RICE

Although made with long green beans, add a tablespoon or two of green garlic paste to your flavour base for the rice and make it more special for the winters.

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GREEN GARLIC PARATHA

Use a thick paste of green garlic and spices or simply chop a bunch and stuff it into parathas and enjoy them hot with a healthy dollop of ghee.

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