Desi garlic (لہسن دیسی) retail markets aur grocery shops mein aam tor par per bulb ~30 g se 80 g ke beech milta hai—size aur quality ke mutabiq farq hota hai. Ek typical garlic bulb mein aam tor par 8–15 cloves (جوے) hotay hain, jo cooking, fry, roast ya raw use mein asani se kaam aate hain. Desi garlic usually smaller aur purplish tinged hota hai aur apni strong aroma aur bold flavor ki wajah se culinary dishes mein zyada preferred mana jata hai.

Lehsan (Garlic) ek versatile aromatic vegetable/spice hai jo har cuisine mein flavor enhance karta hai—yeh raw, crushed, sautéed ya roasted form mein use hota hai, aur dishes ko rich taste, aroma aur health benefits dono deta hai.

Cooking / Serving Tips:

Preparation :
Garlic ko bulb se cloves nikal kar peel karein. Cloves ko crush, mince, slice ya whole form mein use karein—crushing se allicin (healthy compound) zyada release hota hai jo flavor aur benefits dono barhata hai.

Pakistani & Asian Cooking Use :
Desi garlic ko sabziyaan, curries, stir-fries, biryani, daal, meat marinades aur grills mein use kiya jata hai. Sauteed garlic onions aur tomatoes ke sath base banata hai jo har dish ko depth aur rich aroma deta hai.

Roast / Grill / Infusion :
Roasted garlic cloves naturally sweet aur mellow flavor dete hain—yeh roasted vegetables, soups, bread spreads aur sauces ko delicious twist dete hain.

Raw / Salad Use :
Raw minced garlic ko lemon aur olive oil ke sath salads ya dressings mein add karna bhi strong flavor aur health boost deta hai.

Storage Tips :
Whole garlic bulbs ko cool, dry aur dark place par rakhein—yeh environment garlic ko fresh aur firm rakhta hai. Cut ya peeled cloves ko airtight container mein fridge mein rakhein aur jaldi use karein.

Health Benefits & Diet Use:

Immune & Antimicrobial Support :
Garlic natural antimicrobial, antibacterial aur anti-viral properties se rich hota hai jo immune system ko strong banane mein help karta hai aur seasonal infections (cold, flu, cough) se fight mein support deta hai.

Heart & Blood Pressure Support :
Lehsan ka regular moderate use cholesterol (LDL) ko kam karne aur blood pressure ko balance rakhne ke liye beneficial samjha jata hai, jo heart health ko support karta hai.

Digestive & Metabolic Support :
Garlic digestion ko enhance karta hai aur gut health ko support karta hai; kuch studies se yeh suggests bhi hota hai ke blood sugar aur insulin sensitivity ko moderate karne mein madadgar ho sakta hai.

Antioxidant & Protective Properties :
Garlic sulfur-containing compounds (like allicin) aur antioxidants provide karta hai jo oxidative stress aur inflammation ko reduce karte hain aur cells ko protect karte hain.

Who Can Use :
Zyada tar log desi garlic ko cooked form mein apni daily diet mein araam se include kar sakte hain—yeh bachon se le kar adults tak sab ke liye generally suitable hota hai jab tak allergic reaction na ho.

Who Should Avoid or Limit :
Garlic kuch logon mein gas, bloating, heartburn ya sensitivity cause kar sakta hai—especially raw form mein. Agar kisi ko IBS ya digestive sensitivity hai, to cooked garlic aur moderate portions better hote hain.

Diet Plan Use :
Lehsan ko sabziyaan, soups, salads, sauces aur stir-fries mein include karna balanced aur nutrient-rich meals ka part banata hai—fried aur heavy creamy sauces ko limit rakhein.

Nutritional Value:

Garlic is naturally low in calories and provides trace amounts of vitamin C, vitamin B6, manganese, calcium, iron aur potassium—yeh nutrients overall wellness ko support karte hain. A 100 g serving (which is much more than usual culinary use) shows measurable micronutrients, but lehsan ko zyada consume kiya nahi jata due to potent flavor.

Nutritional Information (Approx per 100g):

• Calories: low (most often eaten in cloves)

• Carbohydrates: low

• Protein: low

• Fat: negligible

• Vitamin C: present

• Vitamin B6: present

• Manganese: present

• Calcium: present

• Iron: present