Ginger Curry – Sweet and Spicy

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Inji curry / Ginger Curry

Ginger curry is an authentic dish in Kerala sadya. As we all know, ginger is a popular spice with so many medicinal properties. Ginger is antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-parasitic. It helps in relieving the gastro-intestinal problems, helps digestion, good for pain relief and many other medicinal values. In ancient Ayurveda, ginger is given the state as ‘ natural chest medicine’.




I use ginger liberally in most of the dishes, especially to make my morning tea a little spicy. But when I crave something spicy and tangy, I turn to this spicy, sweet ginger curry. Yes, that’s the recipe I am going to share with you today, my favourite curry. I can have a plate full of rice only with this ginger curry.

Here is the recipe…….

Sweet and Spicy Ginger Curry

Ginger Curry - Sweet and Spicy

Ginger curry is a tangy and spicy authentic dish of Kerala Sadya (veg feast). This is an easy version of ginger curry, a recipe worth keeping.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 10
Author: myeatingspace.com

Ingredients

  • Ginger – 3/4 lb finely chopped, 350 g
  • Onion – 1/2 of medium size finely chopped
  • Garlic – 10 cloves finely chopped
  • Green Chilli – 3 nos chopped
  • Tamarind paste – 2 tsp
  • Water – 1.5 cups
  • Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Chilli powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Coriander powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Jaggery powder – 1 tsp
  • Mustard seed – 1 tsp
  • Fenugreek seed – 1 tsp
  • Coconut oil – 2 tbsp
  • Curry leaves – 3 sprigs
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Mix the tamarind paste with water and keep aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan. Crackle the fenugreek seeds first and then the mustard seeds.
  • Fry the peeled and finely chopped ginger for 5 minutes on medium flame. Then add the chopped onion and saute until the ginger starts to turn golden brown.
  • Now add the chopped garlic and chilli and saute until the ginger is almost brown.
  • Add the curry leaves, turmeric powder, coriander powder and chilli powder. Stir-cook for a few seconds. You will get a spicy aroma. Don’t burn the spices.
  • Now add the tamarind water and salt to the pan. Cook until almost 3/4th of water content is evaporated and the gravy turns thick.
  • When the oil starts oozing out along the sides of the pan,remove from heat.
  • Add the jaggery powder to balance the taste.
Ginger Curry can be made in different ways. I just created the easiest version of ginger curry which my family loved so much. This can also be used as ginger pickle.

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