Homemade ginger powder from the oven | Sonth powder – Vegetarian taste buds

Posted: February 27, 2023 | Last updated on: February 28, 2023 By means of Drashti & Bela

Ginger powder is used in various spice mixes used in daily cooking and in Ayurvedic medicines. Store-bought powders cannot compete with the freshness and hygiene of homemade powders. You can now easily make this homemade ginger powder.

This freshly ground ginger or probe powder has a great smell and taste. Try this once and we’re sure you won’t go back to the supermarket version anytime soon.

There are two options for making this ginger powder. One way is to spread the grated ginger on a newspaper or tea towel for 2-3 days and dry it in the sun. But what if you don’t have time and need something right away? In this case you can use a convection oven. We show the oven method of making Sonth powder.

Health Benefits of Homemade Ginger Powder

Ginger adds flavor to the dish and has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiviral properties. Some potential therapeutic uses of ginger are listed below:

Relieves stomach upset

An uneasy stomach can be both annoying and painful. Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties. It helps neutralize digestive secretions, while also stimulating the digestion and absorption of food and removing excess gas from the intestinal tract.

Improves metabolism

Dried ginger powder contains thermogenic substances that aid in fat loss. Regular use of ginger powder can really help improve your metabolism and burn excess fat, helping you lose weight. To aid in weight loss, you can include ginger in your daily diet.

Treatment for colds

Combine ginger powder with jaggery and ghee. Make small balls. Take one every day to treat or prevent colds.

How to use homemade ginger powder

• If you are a fan of baking, make it gingerbread cookies or eggless christmas fruitcake using homemade ginger powder.
• Use it to make various spice powders.
• Prepare ginger tea. To make the tea, place a pinch of dry ginger powder in a bowl with a cup of boiling water. If you wish, you can sweeten it with honey. This is also a great home remedy for coughs and colds. You can even add it to your regular one masala chai.
• Add it Raab. It is a traditional Gujarati sweet hot drink made with whole wheat flour and jaggery.

How to make homemade ginger powder | Step by step recipe

Wash the ginger well. Peel them.

Grate the ginger with a grater. You can also use a food processor grater or chopper attachment.

Spread the grated ginger on a baking tray and bake in a preheated oven at 140 degrees for 60-70 minutes. Divide the grated ginger between two bowls if it does not fit in one bowl or plate. Mix once after 30 minutes.

Check after an hour. If you feel the mixture is not dry, fry for a few more minutes. Let this cool completely.

Once cooled, place the dried ginger in a mixer or blender jar and grind it into a fine powder. You can grind it in batches.

Strain once through a sieve to remove any threads.

Store the homemade ginger powder in an airtight container. You can store it in the refrigerator for 12 months.

tips & tricks

• Soak the ginger in water for 5 minutes before washing it under running water. Wipe away any dirt with a cloth.
• If you feel the oven temperature is a bit high, you can lower it further. But make sure you don’t bake it at a temperature higher than 140 degrees.
• After grinding the powder, do not immediately store the container in the container. Let it cool and then store it in the container to prevent moisture.
• Make sure the ginger is completely dry before grinding it, otherwise it will take longer to dry.

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