DON'T MISS MANGO GINGER THIS WINTER

 

 

 

The arrival of winter is indicated in the vegetable market with an entry of loads of mango ginger for sale attracting customers with its aromatic sign.

Yes, mango ginger is a winter food. Mango ginger has a warm, winter afternoon flavor with sweet, earthy, floral, and peppery undertones. It's milder than ginger or turmeric, but has hints of both. 

It is a rhizome which is pale yellow inside and lighter color outside. When it is crushed it gives sweet smell of unripe mango. The flavor is predominantly ginger with a delightful faint aroma and taste of mango. However, the taste is not as sharp as ordinary ginger is.

Mango ginger is a winter staple in Telugu homes and is often used in pickles. Some common ingredients for mango ginger pickles include green chilies, tamarind, and fresh turmeric.  Here you can try the simple version of MANGO GINGER PICKLE. A flavorful pickle made with mango ginger is a popular accompaniment to rice in South India. 

Mango ginger is a spice and vegetable with a rich flavor that's used in many ways in Indian cuisines such as:

Grated mango ginger can be used to make aloo tikki by combining it with mashed potatoes and paneer. 

The mango ginger can be used to make a marinade for tandoori aloo, gobhi, or paneer. 

Mango ginger can be used to make a dressing with a punch of flavor. 

Mango ginger can be used to make savory relishes and chutneys. For example, Mamidi Allam Pachadi is an Andhra-style condiment made with mango ginger, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, and red chilies. 

 Mango ginger can be used to make a simple chutney with turmeric, coconut, green chilies, lemon juice, and sugar and salt. 

Mango ginger can be grated or finely chopped and added to vegetable curries, dals, or meat dishes. 

Mango ginger powder can be mixed with wheat flour to make soup sticks that are higher in dietary fiber and antioxidants. 

 

 

 This Mango ginger is native to India and is cultivated mainly in India and Malaysia. It grows best in fertile wetlands, partly shaded areas, and sunlight. 

It is a popular spice and vegetable in South Asian, Southeast Asian, and Far East Asian cuisines. It's also a revered herb in traditional South Asian medicine. 

Mango ginger is a relative of ginger and turmeric, and shares many of their Ayurvedic healing properties. 

Do include this winter food in your diet and you will surely relish its taste.

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