Ginger Garlic Paste Recipe Ratio And Storage Tips

In this post, I’ve shared with you how to make homemade ginger garlic paste in 15-20 minutes and store it properly so that it will last you an entire month. Along with tips on how to prevent ginger garlic paste from turning green (which is a common problem faced by many trying to make this at home).I have also shared how to freeze ginger garlic paste so that you can make it in bulk, and have it stocked for months. If you have made ginger garlic paste at home before and are only interested in the recipe and the ratio of the ingredients, do skip ahead to the recipe card, while I share a few pictures of the recipe, and answer some common questions regarding this recipe below.

How to Make Ginger Garlic Paste at Home

Wash & dry the ginger & garlic, and then cut off the tips of the garlic cloves and cut ginger into about garlic clove sized cubes.
To make the ginger garlic paste, in a mixer add the ginger and the garlic.
Then add in the oil that is heated & cooled to a warm temperature, and salt.
Blend well to form a smooth paste. And then store the ginger garlic paste in the fridge in an air tight glass container.

Ratio of Ginger & Garlic

As you will see in the recipe below, I use 1:1, but that is because I use the regular variety of ginger. If you want to use organic ginger, I’d recommend a 1:2 ginger garlic ratio, as organic ginger is more potent.

Storage and Shelf Life

If you follow all the steps outlined in the recipe below, a bottle of this ginger garlic paste will last you an entire month. But you can definitely make the paste in bulk and freeze it, in which case it will last you for 4-6 months.

How to Freeze Ginger Garlic Paste

These are the steps you can follow to store, preserve and freeze ginger garlic paste for future use.

Thawing Ginger Garlic Paste for Use

When you are ready to use the frozen ginger garlic paste, simply remove the number of cubes of the paste you need, and thaw them in a bowl in the fridge or on your kitchen counter top at room temperature. Then re-seal the bag with the remaining ginger garlic cubes, and put it back in the freezer. I usually remove as many cubes as I need for a week or two, and transfer them into an air tight glass jar that I keep in my fridge to use as and when I require the paste.

How to Prevent Ginger Garlic Paste from turning Green

This is a challenge I faced regularly when I first started making ginger garlic paste. But over time I have fixed one thing at a time to ensure my paste doesn’t turn green. And even though I have shared it in the recipe below, I’ll highlight it here too, as the steps and the details are critical to preserving ginger garlic paste. But before that I want to mention that just because your ginger garlic paste turns green, it doesn’t mean that the paste is bad or unfit to consume. Unless its smells odd or is moldy. Just the color is not the problem. That being said, to ensure the ginger garlic paste preserves well, while making ensure that –

Ginger Garlic Paste Substitute Measurement

Even though I try my best to always have homemade ginger garlic paste available, there are times I run out, and I have to use the ginger and garlic instead. In which case, this is how I substitute –1 tablespoon of ginger garlic paste = 1 inch thick ginger + 2 cloves of garlic

Recipes that I’ve Used This Ginger Garlic Paste in:

Chicken TandooriCrispy Chicken 65Rajma Masala

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📖 RECIPE

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