Ginger garlic paste is used in most Indian cooking, so it would be easy if we prepare and store it rather than peeling garlic and ginger every time you need for a dish. Moreover it is very economical and easy to make at home. Homemade ginger garlic paste is fresh and do not have any preservatives. Let us learn how to prepare Ginger garlic paste at home.
Watch the video of making Ginger Garlic Paste
Homemade Ginger Garlic Paste
Yields: 3/4 cup
Ingredients needed
Ginger – 100 grams
Garlic – 100 grams
Oil – 1 tbsp
Salt – 1/2 -3/4 tbsp
Preparations
Wash ginger, pat it dry and peel the skin. Cut it into cubes.
Peel garlic. Check out how to peel garlic easily. Take equal quantities of ginger and garlic.
Method
Grind ginger and garlic with a little salt and a tablespoon of oil. (avoid adding water). You can add water if you will be using it within a few days.
Find tips below-
How to keep ginger garlic paste fresh for a long time?
Add a tbsp of salt and a tbsp of oil to 1 cup of ginger garlic paste. Avoid using water to grind the paste.
Keep it in a good quality air tight lid in the freezer section of the refrigerator, if storing for more than 15-20 days
Avoid touching the paste with your hands while transferring it to a container. Use a dry spoon.
Avoid using wet spoon or keeping it at room temperature.
Whenever you need ginger garlic paste, transfer it to the refrigerator section from the freezer and thaw. Take only needed amount of paste, then put it back in the freezer.
How to prevent ginger garlic paste from turning green ?
Mix a tsp of vinegar to the ginger garlic paste after grinding it and then store it. It helps to prevents it from turning green. I personally do not prefer adding vinegar to the paste.
Another tip is to mix 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder and a tsp salt to the ginger-garlic while grinding it. It helps to prevent discoloration.
Storage and Shelf Life
Store it in any good quality container or jar or any airtight freezer safe container.
It stays fresh and flavorful for few days in the refrigerator and for months in the freezer.
Note – As the paste has salt in it, remember to add less salt when preparing dishes using ginger garlic paste.
Ginger garlic paste is used in most Indian cooking, so it would be easy if we prepare and store it rather than peeling garlic and ginger every time you need for a dish. Moreover it is very economical , flavorful, easy to make at home and do not have any harmful preservatives.
- 100 grams Ginger
- 100 grams Garlic
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 3/4 tbsp Salt
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Wash ginger, pat it dry and peel the skin. Cut it into cubes.
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Peel garlic. Check out how to peel garlic easily. Take equal quantities of ginger and garlic.
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Grind ginger and garlic with salt and a tablespoon of oil. (avoid adding water).
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Transfer the paste to an air tight container and store it in the refrigerator or freezer section.
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I agree. Homemade ginger-garlic paste gives the best flavour.
very handy for indian kitchen.
This is something I should definitely do. I have some in the fridge, I just never thought to make it myself. Thanks! Have you used some that has been frozen? Does it taste okay after it's been in the freezer?
What a great post!!! Very useful indeed :)
padhu- i liked the fact that you prepare the most beloved & integral part of cooking at home- lovely !
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Dear padhu
I like this informative posting! Ya grinding Ginger and garlic every time is a pain..I note to using oil. Actually I grind them separately as I use different proportion of ginger and garlic. But I will keep a mixed paste for trying other recipes.
Have a nice week
Homemade ginger-garlic paste gives really a nice flavor...
very useful post
Very useful post for many of us..