[Latin Name]  Zingiber Officinalis

[Specification] Gingerols 5.0%

[Appearance] Light yellow powder

Plant Part Used: Root

[Particle size] 80Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

[What is ginger?]

Ginger is a plant with leafy stems and yellowish green flowers. The ginger spice comes from the roots of the plant. Ginger is native to warmer parts of Asia, such as China, Japan, and India, but now is grown in parts of South American and Africa. It is also now grown in the Middle East to use as medicine and with food.

[How does it work?]

Ginger contains chemicals that may reduce nausea and inflammation. Researchers believe the chemicals work primarily in the stomach and intestines, but they may also work in the brain and nervous system to control nausea.

[Function]

Ginger is among the healthiest (and most delicious) spices on the planet.It is loaded with nutrients and bioactive compounds that have powerful benefits for your body and brain.Here are 11 health benefits of ginger that are supported by scientific research.

1. Ginger Contains Gingerol, a Substance With Powerful Medicinal Properties
2. Ginger Can Treat Many Forms of Nausea, Especially Morning Sickness
3. Ginger May Reduce Muscle Pain and Soreness
4. The Anti-Inflammatory Effects Can Help With Osteoarthritis
5. Ginger May Drastically Lower Blood Sugars and Improve Heart Disease Risk Factors
6. Ginger Can Help Treat Chronic Indigestion
7. Ginger Powder May Significantly Reduce Menstrual Pain
8. Ginger May Lower Cholesterol Levels
9. Ginger Contains a Substance That May Help Prevent Cancer
10. Ginger May Improve Brain Function and Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease
11. The Active Ingredient in Ginger Can Help Fight Infections

Chef’s Name: Nauneet Kaur
Type: Vegetarian
Language: Hindi
Recipe Name: Punjabi Pumpkin Vegetable Dry (Halwa Kaddu)
Cooking time: 10 Minutes
Three Main Ingredients: Pumpkin, fenugreek seeds, tomato
Serves: 5
Ingredients:-
500 gms Pumpkin (Kaddu with skin)
2 tbsp Oil
1pinch asafoetida (hing)
¼ tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 pinch fenugreek seeds (methi dana)
½ tsp coriander seeds (sabut dhania)
1 onion (50 gms) finely chopped
2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tomato (50 gms) finely chopped
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp red chilli powder
½ tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
½ tsp coriander powder (dhania powder)
¼ tsp garam masala
½ cup water
1tsp sugar
4 tsp lemon juice
1 green chilli, finely chopped
1tbsp green coriander, finely chopped
Method:-
Wash and cut pumpkin with skin in bite size pieces and wash again.
Heat Oil in a pressure cooker; add asafoetida, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds and coriander seeds, let splutter.
Then add onion and fry till golden brown.
Add ginger garlic paste, tomato, salt, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and garam masala. Fry till almost dry.
Then add the cut pumpkin and water and close the pressure cooker. After the first whistle, give a steady steam of 10 mins.
Take the cooker off heat. Let steam drop by itself. Open and add sugar, lemon juice, green chilli and green coriander.
Again put the cooker on heat and dry any water.
Take it off heat while quite moist.
Serve hot with chapatti, parantha, puri.