Ginger Garlic Paste Recipe | A Flavorful Addition To Indian Dishes

A staple in Indian cooking, this 3 ingredient Quick Ginger Garlic Paste. It is super easy to make and will have an authentic tasting Indian meal on your dinner table in no time.

Why Should I Make This Ginger Garlic Paste Recipe?

• Long-lasting. Commercial pastes use oil. Over time, the paste tastes a little bitter. I prefer to make mine with water.
• Better Tasting. Since there's no oil to go rancid, it tastes better long-term. But even when you first make it, if you're like me, you're going to use good quality ginger and fresh, healthy cloves of garlic. Better ingredients = better taste.
• Known Ingredients. No wondering about what fillers, additives, and preservatives were added into it. You make it, you own it. You choose what goes into it. This is why I have so many homemade spice blend recipes for you.
• Super Simple. Five minutes start to finish. Don't even need to peel the ginger. Throw everything in, and go.
• Salt or not. Homemade means you get to decide whether or not you want to add salt to your ginger garlic paste. I believe it helps preserve it slightly longer, but I prefer not to use it so that I don't have to account for the salt in it as I use it in a recipe.

What Is Ginger Garlic Paste Used For?

The more important question you may ask is what can't you make with ginger garlic paste. It is packed with flavor and amplifies the flavors of any dish you use it in. I use it in my famous Butter Chicken.

So typically, you will have many recipes that call for a base onion tomato masala in Indian recipes. Just as Cajun Cooking has its holy trinity of onions, celery, and carrots or peppers, many easy Indian curries start with this mix of onions, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic.

But you can use this in many Asian Dishes that call for both ginger and garlic.

Other than the fact that it just tastes GREAT, there are a ton of health benefits that ginger and garlic are purported to offer. From being a great antioxidant to being helping reduce blood pressure and cholesterol, there are tons of reasons to keep this paste on hand.

The scientist in me will chime in and say there are few double-blind experiments demonstrating these long-term effects, but many ancient cultures have relied on both these ingredients for a variety of benefits.

Me, I eat them because I love ginger, and I love garlic 😀

Ingredients Needed

If you love fresh ingredients and Asian cuisine, you'll likely already have these ingredients on hand. If you don't your local Asian market or big box store will likely have what you need.

I try to find ingredients that are easily accessible for my recipes. This one only takes 3 items--and one of them is water.

Here's what you'll need:

• Garlic Clove
• Minced Ginger
• Water

How Do You Make Ginger Garlic Paste?

Who has time to add an intricately made spice, sauce, or paste when they're in a rush?

Not me, that's for sure. Here are the two easy steps you'll need to take to get a tasty and flavorful addition to your next meal:

1. Place water in the bottom of a blender.
2. Add ginger and garlic and process until the mixture is relatively smooth.

That's it. You'll be amazed at how quickly this comes together and how much flavor it adds to your dishes compared to prepackaged varieties you can buy at the market.

How Long Does It Last?

One of the reasons I suggest making your own is because if you make it properly and store it correctly, it can last for months.

Your ginger garlic paste will last:

• 3 weeks in the refrigerator in an air tight container.
• 6 months or more in the freezer. Place the mixture into small ice cube trays and when they are frozen, pop out the ginger and garlic and store in ziptop bags in the freezer. You can use it without defrosting.

Recipes that Use Ginger Garlic Paste

Chicken Biryani- A delicious Indian comfort food recipe.

Chicken Curry with Spinach- Low Carb and made in your Instant Pot.

Keto Chicken Biryani- A take on one of my favorites without all of the carbs.

This ginger garlic paste is a great way to make your next dish a delight. When you make it and love it, make sure you share it on Facebook for your friends to try and Pin it to make again later.

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Keto Instant Pot, Keto Fat Bombs, Sweets, & Treats, and Easy keto in 30 minutes.