[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

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Try this authentic, flavorful and yummylicious Yellow Pumpkin kuzhambu/curry – Ulithovae. Its quite easy to make and tastes awesome when paired with pacha more kuzhambu (https://youtu.be/VnUvKa9TEHI) and Arabi fry.

Ingredients:
Toor dal – 2.2 cups
Tumeric powder – 1tsp
Yellow pumpkin – 2 cups(peeled & finely diced)
Sambar powder – 2 tbsp
Tamarind water – 1.5 cups
Coconut – 2 tbsp

Roast and grind:
Oil – 1tsp
Red chili – 1 or 2
Chenna Dal – 1 tbsp
Corriander seeds/powder – 1 tbsp
Elachi – 4 pods
Cinnamon – 2 inch stick
For Tempering:
Oil – 1tsp
Mustard seeds – 1tsp
Urad dal – 1 tsp
Red chili – 1
Method:
1) Pressure cook Toor dal with enough water for 3 whistles.
2) Roast and grind everything given under “Roast and grind” with coconut(2 tbsp) into a fine paste.
3) Add the pumpkin,tamarind water, sambar powder,salt in a pan and boil it till pumpkin cooks well. It takes about 10 minutes.
4) Once pumpkin is cooked add the ground paste and cooked dal add salt and mix well.
5) Bring it to boil ( 2 minutes), add the tempering and switch off the flame.

Serve it over rice accompanied by Pacha More kuzhambu (https://youtu.be/VnUvKa9TEHI) and arabi fry (or any chips)

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