[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

We love the color drama that Beetroots have. Not only are they fun to work with but are healthy for you as well and we am always looking for ways to incorporate them into our everyday meals. These Beetroot Tikkis are always a hit in our homes, and we use them for parties and for week-end lunches. The versatility is amazing, love the fact that they freeze so well and are available to pull out of the freezer. Enjoy these lovely bites of health.
Ingredients:

Beetroot (Chakundar) – 1kg (2.2lb)
Potatoes – 1/2kg (approx 1lb), boiled
Salt – 2tsp or as needed
Medium Onion – 1/2, chopped fine
Green Chillies – to taste, cut fine
Cilantro/Coriander Leaves (Dhaniya Patta) – 4-5 sprigs, finely chopped
Ginger & Garlic Paste – 1tbsp
Roasted Cumin Powder – 2tsp
Dry Mango Powder (Amchoor) – 2tsp
Unsalted Roasted Peanuts – 1/2cup
All-Purpose Flour (Maida) – 1tbsp
Water – 1/4cup
Panko Bread Crumbs – as needed
Oil – for shallow frying

Method:

1. Wash and peel the Beets. Shred in the Food Processor or with a grater.
2. Sprinkle Salt and set aside for 10 min.
3. Mash the Potatoes and add in the Onions, Green Chillies, Cilantro, Ginger & Garlic Paste. Mix.
4. Cover and keep aside and work on the Beets.
5. Squeeze the liquid out of the Beetroot and combine the flesh with the mashed Potatoes.
6. Set the liquid aside and use for other dishes.
7. Add in Cumin Powder, Dry Mango Powder, & Peanuts. Mix well.
8. Check the salt and spices and add and adjust as needed.
9. Pinch the amount needed and make tikkis with it.
10. Roll the amount needed in your palms and make a ball and then flatten them a bit.
11. Do the same for all and keep aside.
12. In a separate bowl, mix the All-Purpose Flour and Water.
13. In a flat plate, pour out some Panko Crumbs.
14. Dip the Tikkis in the All-Purpose & Water mixture and then into the Panko.
15. Place on a plate. Once done, cover with plastic wrap and keep in the refrigerator for an hour.
16. Once ready to fry, heat Oil in a skillet on medium flame.
17. When the Oil is hot, carefully place the Tikkis into the Oil and allow to cook for about a minute and a half.
18. When you see the color change, turn the Tikkis and allow to cook on the other side as well.
19. Remove from Oil and transfer into a platter lined with a paper-towel.
20. Serve hot with some Green Chutney or some Tamarind Chutney.

Tips:
1. Use Walnuts, Sunflower Seeds or Pumpkin Seeds to substitute or add on tp Peanuts.
2. The uncooked Tikkis freeze really well.
3. If you have gluten allergies, use Rice Powder instead of All-Purpose Flour and skip the Panko or add Gluten-free Bread crumbs.
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Raw Vegan Cheese – How to make Vegan Raw Nut and/or Seed Cheese using acidophilus starter. Make a seed or nut cheese of your choice, or a blend of seeds and nuts.

Instructions for Almond Nut Cheese:

Do the first batch with only a small amount of almonds so that if it doesn’t turn out as you want it, it won’t be a great loss. The art of fermenting may take a little practice to get it right.

You will need:

Raw Almonds,
Acidophilus/lactobacillus
salt
clean water (preferrably distilled, filtered or boiled and then cooled to room temperature)

We use a vegan acidophillus powder, some people make their own by fermenting wheat in water for a few days and using that water called rejuvelac, but that can be dicey and unpredictable.

Soak raw almonds overnight and drain and rinse before blanching. (If you make almond milk you can use the strained solids to make nut cheese, almond milk is also best if you blanch the almonds).

To blanch the almonds pour hot water onto them, enough to cover them. This will loosen the skins and you can just pop them off by squeezing them. Use a small piece of napped cotton for grip if they don’t pop off that easy.

Blend (a high speed blender is the best for this) the almonds and about a half to one teaspoon of salt to each jarful with enough clean water that the batter will be liquid enough to blend.

Once it is blended into a smooth thick batter add 1/4 tsp of acidophillus/lactobaccillus powder and pulse for a few seconds.

Put this batter into clean jars with about 1/3 empty at the top to allow for expansion. Screw on the lid but do not tighten so that fermentation gases can be released.

Put these jars in a warm place, from 80 degrees to mid nineties Fahrenheit, no hotter. Mid eighties to ninety degrees is probably ideal.

Leave them for at least 4 hours then check to see if you see signs of fermentation. That will be tiny bubbles, and the batter will be firming up. If you remove the lid and smell, you should smell a pleasant yeasty smell. Remember to replace the lid straight away when testing. Depending upon temperature, they can be ready from 4-6 or more hours. The cooler the temperature the longer it will take.

Once the bubbles have populated the cheese at least 50% you can put them into room temperature and leave them for the rest of the day or overnight. (room temps of 55 to 70 degrees F). The cheese is ready when it is many tiny bubbles you can see through the glass and it has a pleasant smell and a delicious tang.

Once the cheese is done, tighten the lids and refrigerate. It will last a week or two in the fridge (and even longer depending on various factors). Some people even freeze it, but we haven’t. We have used this cheese in many ways.