Garlic 

Being a hardy bulbous annual crop, Garlic has pungent and acid flavour with high medicinal values. Entire bulb has no odor, but when crushed or cut, it produces intense odor.

It is originated in central Asia and is one of the famous spices of the world. It is also mentioned in the Bible and in the ancient Egyptian times when they were fed to the pyramid builders daily and as food for the Hebrews during their sojourn in Egypt.

Garlic is used in pickles and vinegars. It is also used in vegetable, meat and poultry dishes, especially in casserole, stew and marinade.

Even readymade spices, mixes, pharmaceuticals and disinfectants have garlic. It is cultivated in India in the states of Poona, Nasik, Madurai and Jamnagar.