Ginger Garlic Paste Recipe
Learn how to make ginger garlic paste at home with this failproof recipe. Stock up your pantry with this essential Indian spice blend.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 200 gram
Calories: 4kcal
- 100 gram ginger, peeled and diced
- 100 gram garlic cloves
- 4 tablespoon refined oil (see notes)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Scrape the skin of the ginger using a spoon or peeler. Rinse it with water to get rid of dirt and mud. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel. Roughly dice it.
Add diced ginger and two tablespoons of oil to the blender. Grind to a smooth paste. This takes 1 minute because to make a smooth paste you have to stir and scrape the ginger at regular intervals.
Once ginger turns into a paste, add garlic, salt, and the remaining oil. Grind all ogether to a smooth cosnistency.
Ginger Garlic paste is ready. Transfer it to a clean jar and store it in the refrigerator. Or you can freeze it for months.
- You can use any flavorless, light oil for making ginger garlic paste - groundnut oil, rice bran oil, or olive oil.
Calories: 4kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 4mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg