Mango ginger looks like ginger in appearance, but it imparts a raw mango flavour. In Tamil language it is known as manga inji. This rhizome has lot of medicinal properties and is widely used in Ayurveda and umami medicines. It is also used in making pickles, chutneys and other culinary preparationas. This ginger is usually available during the winter months of November and December. However, it can be preserved along with lime juice for a year.
Ingredients:
Mango ginger -100gm
Green chilies -25gm
Lemon -2
Salt to taste
Method:
Wash and scrap the thin skin of mango ginger. Cut it into small bits. Cut the green chilies and lemon also into small bits. Combine everything and add salt. Preserve it in a clean dry bottle. Shake it once every day for few days. Keep it under refrigeration for one year. This can be used as salad dressing or can be served as pickle.
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