Stop Buying Store-Bought Ginger Garlic Paste | Homemade Ginger Garlic Paste Recipe | 100% Pure

ginger

🥗Healthier: fresh turmeric

💰Cheaper: dried ginger

Fresh turmeric adds a unique flavor and is often more affordable.

garlic

🥗Healthier: shallots

💰Cheaper: garlic powder

Shallots provide a milder taste, while garlic powder is a budget-friendly option.

oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a distinct flavor, while vegetable oil is economical.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice adds a zesty flavor, while vinegar is a cost-effective alternative.

Peel the garlic cloves using a rolling pin to press them lightly and separate the cloves.

Mix the peeled garlic cloves with a little cooking oil using your hands.

Spread the garlic on a tray and leave it in the sun for 2 hours to dry.

After 2 hours, peel the garlic skins off using a jute bag or cotton cloth by pounding it lightly.

Soak the ginger in water for 30 minutes before peeling.

Peel the ginger using a peeler or a knife, cutting it into long pieces for easier blending.

Add the peeled ginger and garlic to a jar, washing them thoroughly with water.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt and a little water to the jar.

Blend until smooth, adding more water if necessary to achieve a fine paste.

Squeeze the juice of 3 large lemons into the paste and mix well.

Transfer the paste into a clean jar, filling it up and sealing it tightly.

Store the ginger garlic paste in the refrigerator for up to one month or freeze it for 3-4 months.

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