Catch Dry Ginger / Adrak Powder 100g

CATCH DRY GINGER POWDER : Fresh ginger, which has undergone a drying process. The fresh rhizomes are soaked in water overnight after which the outer peel is carefully removed using a knife or a peeler. They are washed again and then sun-dried on mats or barbecues for around a week. During this period, they are turned periodically. The end result is a pale white dried ginger. Many a times, dried ginger is bleached with calcium carbonate to get a whitish coating, but this is unnecessary and better avoided. Culinary Uses: .Dried ginger powder is used in making spices and masalas, which are used in gravies, curries, marinades, stews etc. .It is combined with cardamom, cinnamon, fennel and cloves to make tea masala, which is brewed along with tea to get a strong flavour. .Dried ginger powder is used in Indian, specifically Punjabi marinades for Tandoori starters. .It is commonly used to flavour gingerbreads. .Dried ginger powder is also used in certain foods given to pregnant women and nursing mothers, such as Katlu, which is a mixture of gum resin, ghee, dried ginger powder, nuts and sugar. Health Benefits: .Dried ginger powder is an effective cure for indigestion, sore throat, cold and cough. .It is used to treat nausea. .Gingers therapeutic properties help stimulate blood circulation, cleanse the bowels and kidneys, remove toxins from the body and nourish the skin.