Garlic emits an aroma that is invigorating and produces a flavor that mesmerizes. Garlic is a powerful flavor enhancer in our kitchen that provides benefits not only in terms of taste but also in terms of health. Since ancient times, garlic has been used as a natural remedy to treat common infections and prevent chronic disease. Its delicious taste is just a bonus! We generally use garlic at the beginning of our recipes to make curries, dry vegetable or rice dishes. Adding it to any dish enhances its taste. But, if you are a garlic lover (many of us are, including us), then this new way of using garlic will take your love for the spice to the next level.
You may have heard of using roasted garlic in recipes, but perhaps never understood how to do it when cooking at home. The roasting process transforms garlic into a nutritious take on flavor that will elevate any meal you make.
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Garlic can truly be called a natural antibiotic. Image Credit: iStock
To get you started, here are some exciting ways you can use roasted garlic to cook some extraordinary meals.
Here are 5 ways to cook with roasted garlic:
1. Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes with chicken steak, mutton steak or grilled vegetables are a must. Make this side dish even tastier by topping it with some roasted garlic cloves.
2. Hummus
This chickpea-based dip is a party essential that goes like magic with chips, lavash and pita bread. The addition of roasted garlic will make this dish a winner at your party.
3. Pizza and pasta
Your favorite Italian dish becomes even more delicious when topped with roasted garlic cloves. Give this trick a try and you’ll thank us for making your pizza and pasta better than ever.
4. Garlic Bread
Another Italian dish that makes pasta one of the most sought after dishes. Make garlic bread as usual and sprinkle a little roasted garlic cloves on top to enhance the flavor.
5. Boiled eggs-
Boiled eggs are one of the most popular protein-rich breakfast dishes that we love to eat simply with some garam masala, chaat masala or plain salt. Try garnishing your hard-boiled eggs with roasted garlic and you’ll develop a new love for this morning staple.
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So, go ahead and roast your garlic and reverse the order of adding it to your meal; This time at last, for a fantastic, lasting garlicky flavour.
