Dry ginger powder is also known as Sonth in Hindi and ‘Chukku’ in Malayalam. The fresh ginger is dried and is crushed to a powder before being used. Dry Ginger powder that is supplied by the spice suppliers in Kerala is a fine off-white powder that has a strong aroma and sharp flavour. This is easy to store and has a longer shelf life. A few benefits of dry ginger/dry ginger powder are given below.
- Culinary Uses – Used in curries, marinades spices, and masalas for gravies.
- Used in masala tea
- Marinades for Tandoori starters
- Used in flavoured gingerbreads.
- Used for food preparations for both expecting and feeding mothers.
- Adds good flavour to a variety of baked dishes that include ginger cookies and ginger candies
- Dry ginger powder together is used by many to cure stomach irritation
- One of the benefits of ginger powder is relieving headaches. Headaches can be cured by applying the powder paste to the forehead.
- You can also apply the paste to your throat to relieve throat pain
- Chest pain also can be cured by using dry ginger powder.
- Anti-Inflammatory properties – The dry ginger powder soothes arthritis. It can also be applied on the swollen knee joints to get relief from pain
- Common Cold – Ginger powder is one of the common ingredients which helps treat most of the symptoms of the common cold
- Metabolism – Dry ginger powder increases the metabolism rate that will burn off stored fat in the body. This is also useful to reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the human body.
- Ginger Powder For Weight Loss – Ginger powder tea is considered the best remedy to lose weight. Dissolving dry ginger powder in boiled water and drinking this everyday helps in weight loss.
- Used as Toner with lavender or rosemary oil
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