Description
Dry Ginger Powder, also known as Sonth Powder in Hindi, is made from dried and ground ginger. It has a warm, slightly spicy, and aromatic flavor, and is commonly used in Indian cuisine as a spice or for its health benefits. It’s different from fresh ginger in that it has a more concentrated, pungent flavor and a warming effect on the body.
Uses of Dry Ginger Powder (Sonth Powder):
- In Curries and Gravies: It’s often added to meat, vegetable, or lentil-based curries to bring warmth and depth.
- In Chutneys: You can mix it into chutneys for a spicy, tangy kick.
- In Teas and Beverages: Add a pinch to hot water, tea, or milk for a comforting, soothing drink. It’s especially popular in ginger tea, which is known for aiding digestion and soothing the throat.
- In Sweets: It’s sometimes used in Indian sweets like gajar ka halwa (carrot pudding) or even in cookies and cakes.
- For Digestive Health: Dry ginger powder is often consumed with warm water after meals to aid digestion, reduce bloating, or soothe nausea.
Health Benefits:
- Aids Digestion: It’s well-known for promoting healthy digestion and relieving indigestion or bloating.
- Anti-inflammatory: It has anti-inflammatory properties and can help with joint pain or inflammation.
- Boosts Immunity: It can help strengthen the immune system and is often used during cold and flu season.
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