How To Use Dry Ginger In Food,Dry Ginger Recipes,Dry Ginger In Cooking

How To Use Dry Ginger In Food,Dry Ginger Recipes,Dry Ginger In Cooking

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How to Use Dry Ginger in the Kitchen

  • Dry ginger is less pungent and spicy than fresh ginger but has a pleasant aroma.

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  • It is useful for preparing savoury and sweet dishes, especially in winter.

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  • Additionally, it has appetizing and digestive properties, making it beneficial in sweet recipes.

  • In savoury dishes, dry ginger enhances both aroma and flavour.

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    Recipes:

    Dry Ginger-Whole Wheat Ladoo:

    Ingredients:
    Dry ginger ¼ cup
    Whole wheat flour (coarse) 1 cup
    Jaggery ¾ cup
    Ghee ½ cup
    Dry fruit ¼ cup
    Coconut dry ¼ cup
    Poppy seeds 2 t.spoon
    Recipe:
  • Heat a heavy-bottomed pan and add 2 teaspoons of ghee.
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  • Add chopped coconut and dry fruits, roasting them for 4-5 minutes.
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  • Transfer the roasted dry fruits to a separate vessel.
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  • In the same pan, add the remaining ghee and flour, roasting until the flour turns light brown and releases the ghee.
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  • Add ginger powder and roast for another minute before transferring it to a plate.
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  • In the same pan, melt the broken jaggery. Once fully melted, strain it to remove any impurities.
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  • Pour the filtered jaggery syrup into the roasted whole wheat flour and mix well.
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  • Shape the mixture into lemon-sized balls and sprinkle poppy seeds on top.
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  • Serve warm or dry, and store in an airtight container for freshness lasting 10-15 days.
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  • This recipe is highly beneficial for children to boost immunity and provides an energy boost during winter for everyone.
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    Dry Ginger and Rasin Kahva (Tea):

    Ingredients:
    Dry ginger 1 t.spoon
    Raisin (soaked) 12-15
    Water 2 cup
    Lemon juice ½ t.spoon
    Black salt ¼ t.spoon
    Mint leaves 5-6
    Recipe:
  • Place a pan on medium heat and add water.
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  • Blend soaked raisins into a smooth paste using a mixer-grinder.
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  • Add the raisin paste to the water along with black salt and mint leaves, then boil for 4-5 minutes.
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  • Stir in ginger powder and lime juice at the end.
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  • Strain the mixture using a sieve.
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  • Serve hot.
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  • This is a highly nutritious and healthy drink, suitable for both mornings and evenings. It is also a great option for children suffering from coughs and colds.
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    Dry Ginger-Spiced Spinach Green Curry:

    Ingredients:
    Dry ginger ½ t.spoon
    Spinach chopped 1 cup
    Green chilli 2-3
    Lemon juice 1 t.spoon
    Cumin seeds ½ t.spoon
    Asafoetida A pinch
    Salt As per taste
    Sugar ¼ t.spoon (optional)
    Oil 2 t.spoon
    Recipe:
  • Blend spinach and green chilli into a smooth paste using a mixer.
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  • Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan.
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  • Add cumin seeds and asafoetida, then stir in the spinach-chili paste.
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  • Cook for 5–6 minutes, adding salt to taste (as spinach is naturally salty).
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  • Continue cooking until the oil separates.
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  • Finally, add sugar and lime juice, mixing well.
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  • Serve hot with brown rice or whole wheat chapati.
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  • This green curry is rich in minerals and fibre while being low in calories, making it a healthy choice for both lunch and dinner.
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