[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

Arachivitta Sambar is one of the most popular recipes on Nandita’s blog and today she shows us how to make arachavitta sambar at home for festive seasons. This recipe will help you master the steps & learn how to cook arachuvitta/pumpkin sambar at home.

NGREDIENTS
Tightly packed tamarind 1/8 cup (2 tbsp)
Boiling water 1/2 cup
Dry tur dal (tuvaram paruppu) 1/3 cup
Cubed and cooked pumpkin 1-2 cups
Salt 1 tsp

For masala
Cooking oil 1/4 tsp or a few drops
Dried red chillies 4
Chana dal (kadalai paruppu) 1 tbsp
Coriander seeds (dhania seeds) 1.5 tbsps
Fenugreek seeds (vendhayam) 1/4 tsp
LG asafoetida chunk 1/8tsp
Curry leaves 1 sprig
Desiccated coconut (optional) 1/4 cup

For tempering: Cooking oil 2 tsps
Mustard seeds 1/4-1/2 tsp
Curry leaves 1 sprig
Red chilli 1
Asafoetida powder pinch

Read more at: https://www.saffrontrail.com/the-ultimate-guide-and-recipe-for-the-perfect-tambrahm-sambar

If you don’t have time to make Arachuvitta Sambar, Nandita has a recipe of quick sambar. She gives quick tips and shortcuts to make sambar quickly at home.
Here’s the recipe: https://goo.gl/kNGpoq

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