Ginger Garlic Paste | Homemade ginger garlic paste
Ginger garlic paste is a fundamental ingredient in many Indian and Southeast Asian cuisines, serving as a flavour foundation for numerous dishes.
Ingredients
- 250 Grms Ginger
- 250 Grms Garlic
- Salt to Taste
- 1 tbsp Oil optional
- 1 tsp Turmeric Powder optional
Instructions
- Peel the skin of ginger and wash it thoroughly.
- Peel the skin of garlic.
- In a blender jar add ginger and garlic.
- Blend it to make smooth fine paste.
- Add salt and blend it again.
- Add oil and turmeric powder for longer shelf life.
- Adding oil and turmeric is purely optional though.
- I sometimes do not add even salt.
- Store it in an airtight container.
- Use ginger garlic paste in curries, dal, biryanis, and any special rice.