Kachhi Adrak (Fresh Ginger)

Kachhi Adrak (Fresh Ginger) – Description

Scientific Name: Zingiber officinale
Family: Zingiberaceae

🌿 Description:

Kachhi Adrak, or Fresh Ginger, is a young, tender rhizome of the ginger plant.
It has a light tan skin that is thin and easy to peel, and the inside is pale yellow to light beige in color.
Unlike mature ginger, it has a milder aroma and less fibrous texture, making it easier to grate or crush.
It has a warm, spicy, and slightly sweet flavor.

🍽️ Culinary Uses:

• Used in tea (adrak chai), curries, pickles, and gravies for its flavor and aroma.

• Fresh ginger paste is a base ingredient in many Indian dishes.

• It can be used in juices, soups, and sweets like adrak halwa.

• Also used in herbal remedies and home medicine.

💛 Nutritional Value:

• Rich in Gingerol (bioactive compound with medicinal properties)

• Contains Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Manganese

• Low in calories and high in antioxidants

💪 Health Benefits:

• Aids digestion and relieves nausea

• Helps in reducing inflammation and pain

• Boosts immunity and improves circulation

• Soothes cold, cough, and sore throat