Lahsun ka Achar (Garlic pickle)

Lahsun ka achar (Garlic pickle)

 Lahsun ka achar, ya garlic pickle, ek popular achar (pickle) hai jo Lahsun (garlic) ko as a main ingredient use karta hai. Yeh achar ek zesty aur flavorful taste deta hai aur kai log ise apne meals ke sath enjoy karte hain. Yahan ek basic Lahsun ka achar banane ki recipe di gayi hai:

Samagri (Ingredients):

1. Lahsun (Garlic) - 250 grams, chhilke nikale huye aur taze
2. Sarson ka tel (Mustard oil) - 1/2 cup
3. Rai (Mustard seeds) - 2 tablespoons
4. Methi dana (Fenugreek seeds) - 1 teaspoon
5. Saunf (Fennel seeds) - 1 teaspoon
6. Haldi (Turmeric powder) - 1 teaspoon
7. Lal mirch powder (Red chili powder) - 2 tablespoons
8. Namak (Salt) - 1 tablespoon, ya swaad anusar
9. Sirka (Vinegar) - 2 tablespoons

Banane ka tareeka (Instructions):

1. Lahsun ko achhe se saaf karein aur chhilke nikalein.
2. Ek kadhai mein tel garam karein. Tel garam hone par rai, methi dana, aur saunf daalein.
3. Jab ye tadka sizzle kare aur aromatic ho jaye, usme haldi, lal mirch powder, aur namak daal kar acche se mix karein.
4. Ab lahsun ko dal kar dhire dhire pakayein.
5. Jab lahsun soft ho jaye, isme sirka daal kar mix karein.
6. Achar ko acche se mix karein aur thanda hone par clean and dry jar mein bhar kar rakh dein.
7. Achar ko 2-3 din tak dhire dhire ferment hone ke liye rakhne dein.

Benefits of Lahsun achar : 

Lahsun ka achar khana not only tasty hota hai balki health ke liye bhi kuch benefits provide karta hai, lekin yaad rahe ki excessive amounts mein iska consumption health ke liye harmful ho sakta hai. Yahan kuch Lahsun (garlic) aur iske achar ke possible benefits hain:

1. Antibacterial Properties: Lahsun ka achar antibacterial properties dikhata hai, jo ki infections se ladne me madad karte hain.

2. Heart Health: Lahsun heart health ke liye bhi beneficial hota hai. Isme moujud allicin naamak compound blood pressure ko control karne aur cholesterol levels ko kam karne me madad karta hai.

3. Digestive Health: Lahsun achar digestion ko improve kar sakta hai. Iske probiotic content se gut health me sudhar hota hai.

4. Immune System Support: Lahsun immune system ko strengthen karne me madad karta hai. Isme antioxidant properties bhi hote hain, jo free radicals ke damage ko kam kar sakte hain.

5. Anti-Inflammatory: Lahsun ka achar anti-inflammatory properties dikhata hai, jo ki inflammation ko kam karke various health conditions ko prevent karne me madad karte hain.

6. Detoxification: Lahsun toxins ko flush out karne me madad karta hai, jisse body ki detoxification process ko support milta hai.

7. Weight Management: Some studies suggest that garlic may aid in weight management by regulating metabolism and reducing fat accumulation.