Ginger (Adrak)

Ginger (अदरक) – Description

Common Name: Ginger
Hindi Name: अदरक (Adrak)
Scientific Name: Zingiber officinale

Plant Type: Root spice (rhizome)
Family: Zingiberaceae

🌱 Description:

Ginger is an underground stem (rhizome) of a tropical plant known for its pungent, spicy aroma and flavor. It has a light brown outer skin and pale-yellow fibrous interior.

It’s one of the oldest and most important spices used in Indian, Chinese, and global cuisines. Fresh, dried, powdered, or juiced — ginger adds warmth and depth to food and beverages.

🍛 Culinary Uses:

• Used in curries, soups, teas, chutneys, and marinades

• Combined with garlic in Indian tadka (tempering)

• Used in ginger tea (adrak chai) and herbal remedies

• Enhances both sweet and savory dishes

💪 Health Benefits:

• Helps improve digestion and reduce nausea

• Boosts immunity and relieves cold and sore throat

• Has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties

• Aids in blood circulation and metabolism

🌿 Nutritional Value (per 100g):

• Calories: 80 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 18 g

• Vitamin C: 5 mg

• Iron: 0.6 mg

• Potassium: 415 mg