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Mango Ginger

Also Known As : Aamba haldi, Amahaladi, Karpura haldi(Hindi), Amada(bengali), Amba haldar (Marathi), Ambarasina (Kannada), Mango inji (Malayalam) and Mamodi alam (Telugu), Kachhi haldi (raw turmeric)
Technical Name : Curcuma amada
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It is bitter and pungent in taste.

Usage Tips

  1. In India, mango ginger is widely used in chutneys and pickles.
  2. It can be used in salads.
  3. It should be stored in an airtight jar away from moisture.
  4. Mango ginger can be refrigerated for upto 4-5 days.

Common names and forms

  1. White Turmeric

Description

Mango ginger belongs to the family of Zingiberaceae. It is neither related to mango nor ginger but to turmeric. It is a raw turmeric (kacchi haldi). It is basically a rhizome which is pale yellow in color from inside and lighter color outside. Mango ginger is an Ayurvedic spice that is used for the treatment of joint pain, itching in the skin, indigestion, and cough. Mango ginger is used in South Asian and South East Asian as well as Far East Asian cuisines.

Health benefits

  • Mango ginger works as an antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant.(1)
  • Mango ginger helps to detoxify the body and improves skin complexion.(1)
  • It also helps to relieve gas, improves appetite and it promotes digestion.(1)
  • It is used to relieve cold and cough.(1)
  • It works as a calming agent in the body.(1)

Selection Guide

Always select fresh and fleshy rhizome of mango ginger.  

Resource & Links

(1) https://krishijagran.com/health-lifestyle/ever-heard-of-something-like-mango-ginger/

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