Sweet-sour Ginger

May 26, 2023May 26, 20230 14

Tasty and tangy Sweet-sour Ginger recipe

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

357

Sugar

Fat

22g

Sweet-sour Ginger is an Indo-Chinese fusion dish loved by north Indians, especially during monsoons. The natural spicy flavor of ginger combined with the tangy tamarind-based sauce balances the taste of the recipe. The recipe can also be served as a snack with tea or drinks during parties or family gatherings. Unlike other snacks, sweet-sour ginger is a healthier option, which supports a healthy digestive system and nourishes the body without adding extra carbs or fat.

Instructions

1.	Soak tamarind pulp in a half-cup of warm water. After half an hour, remove seeds and fibers by filtering through a strainer. Keep the concentrate aside.
2.	Heat oil in a pan on medium heat and fry sliced ginger chips until brown.
3.	Take out fried ginger chips, and in the same oil fry chopped onions until they are translucent.
4.	Add coarsely chopped green chilies and fry for a few seconds.
5.	Add the tamarind pulp concentrate along with salt and sugar (or jaggery) and bring to a boil.
6.	Add the fried ginger chips to the tamarind sauce and mix well. Cook for a couple of minutes until all the flavors and spices are absorbed by ginger chips.
7.	Serve hot sweet-sour ginger as an appetizer with any meal or enjoy it as a crunch munch snack!

PROS

Sweet-sour ginger is a mouthwatering, crispy, and tangy appetizer that can be quickly prepared using simple and readily available ingredients, especially ginger.

Ginger is a superfood known for its high nutritional value like anti-inflammatory properties and immune-boosting agents.
Thus sweet-sour ginger is beneficial for proper digestion, controls blood sugar levels and supports healthy weight loss.

CONS

Fried ginger chips may increase the calories of the recipe, so it should be consumed in a portion-controlled manner and not be included in everyday meals.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Ginger compounds have powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that have a range of health benefits. Ginger reduces muscle pain and soreness, improves heart health, and reduces menstrual pain. Thus it’s a good option for arthritis, osteoarthritis, cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease patients.

	1 cup ginger , skinned and sliced into chips
	1/2 cup onion , finely chopped
	4 green chilies , coarsely chopped
	1 1/2 tablespoons tamarind pulp
	2 teaspoons sugar or 2 teaspoons jaggery
	salt
	oil , to fry