Ginger Garlic Lehyam | Lehya | Ginger Garlic Paste | Ginger Garlic | Ginger Gojju | Garlic Chutney

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.

Add 100 grams of crushed ginger to a jar.

Pour in half a glass of water and grind it to make a fine paste.

Transfer the ginger paste to a bowl.

Add 2 glasses of water to the bowl and let it sit for 8 to 10 hours to settle the solid part of ginger.

Strain the ginger liquid.

Take a jar and add freshly grated coconut.

Pour in 1 glass of water and grind it to make a fine paste.

Strain out the coconut milk using a strainer.

Heat a pan and add the ginger liquid.

Add the coconut milk and 250 grams of long sliced onion to the pan.

Add 100 grams of disking garlic cloves and stir well.

Cook on medium flame for 40 minutes with the lid open.

Add 250 grams of crushed jaggery and stir well.

Cook on medium flame until it becomes thicker like jam.

Remove from the flame.

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