How to make & store Ginger, Garlic and Green Chili paste

[anijaranjith]

is it ok to use vinegar instead of salt...will it have the same taste or not???/

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@anijaranjith

Hi

You can also warm up oil and add to your pastes if you don't like vinegar but most ready pastes has oil, salt and vinegar to preserve them well.

[sonal60in]

I am learning a lot from you Bhavana . You are loved by all and really good housewife and I can imagine how you manage all activities including replying to each comment . I would suggest not to add too much salt as you have old people staying with you . With less salt it stays good as I tried it . It becomes little harder but not that hard, it comes out easily from container . And we can store for just two weeks is good as these things are not very expensive to store for six months .

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@sonal60in

HI

We usually do not add aditional salt while cooking so it balance out and we make in huge quantity so....

[ssikka1000]

Bhavana, love your garden. tell me how to grow green tea. How and where did you get the seeds. It is growing like blue grass. Are you sure it is like darjeeling tea. what does it taste like.

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@ssikka1000

Hi

It is not darjiiling tea. It is used to get little more extra flavor in tea. It is known as lili chai means green fresh tea leaves.

[manishxp]

Hi bhavna love to watch your videos. i tried to make these kid of paste but my garlic turns color green . ginger and chill r perfect but somehow garlic turn in color green plz give your suggestion. thanks.

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@manishxp

Hi

You can add little bit of vinegar and see if that helps.

[neil2090]

@manishxp when blend it, add a little salt and oil and it prevent it going green thats what i do

[jateenktatri]

aadu chol ke rakha jai

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@jateenktatri

If Ginger roots are young and skin is not really thick and hard, I just don't feel like peeling. Skins also has more taste.

[shaedaaziz123]

hi, what happens if we freeze without the salt?? thanks

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@shaedaaziz123

Hi

It will change color and might get icy a lot...

[Babli0257]

Hi Bhavna , love watching your videos.... They are so homely and real.... No artificiality....keep up the good work dear... Btw where did u buy your 4G box from? I intend to buy one... Thanks...

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@Babli0257

Hi

My sister gave me the box but you can buy container that has 3 to 4 compartments like mine and it will work great for you...the one that my sis gave me with 4 compartments in it is great for me since you can take out individual compartment if you need to wash.

[superpriceless1]

For how long can u store in the freezer? can one also store onion paste?

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@superpriceless1

HI

You can store up to 6 months all these pastes and yes, you can also freeze cooked onion paste.

[MrStevemojo]

wow that is a lot of salt

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@MrStevemojo

Hi

You don't need to add aditional when you cook...

[CoachU2Health]

what type of dishes you use this for

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@CoachU2Health

HI

I use this everyday in my all type of cooking. you will see me using in most of the videos. enjoy!

[kitu3333]

hii

this is very good video for storing ginger,garlic and green chilli paste..

can please give some tips to store moong,kalachana,rice etc...

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@kitu3333

HI

I already have one recipe using kala chana and soon I am going to post another gravy version kalachana...and do you mean plain rice?

[putamatheray]

Hi, I chop mine fresh everyday (garlic, ginger and green chilies, also that much salt can be harmful especially for folks with high blood pressure, just an opinion.

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@putamatheray

Thanx for your opinion and salt I add balance out with my cooking. I only need more salt when I cook if needed only....

[14252514rm]

hi..do i have to add salt to all three paste or only for ginger?and where do i keep these paste ?in the freezer or directly to the fridge?

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@14252514rm

Hi

I have already told several times and one more time, I do add salt to all paste and all pastes made same way. If you visit website, you will get more idea. My big containers of all pastes stay in freezer and I take out small amount for everyday use and keep in fridge...enjoy!

[blfreeman3]

Now I need recipes to use the paste. I guess I need to ck out your website next...

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@blfreeman3

HI

My most recipes use these pastes...so you will see many recipes on this channel and on websites...enjoy!

[radhuke]

hi...thanks for the excellent tip.can you tell me once you remove in small quantity in your 3G box where do you keep it? in the freezer section or in the upper shelf?

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@radhuke

Hi

I keep my 3G box in fridge...enjoy!

[prernamudliar]

Gr8 tip...I m glad I visited ur site

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@prernamudliar

HI

Enjoy!

[kausalyapatel]

Hi Bhavna,very handy tip,can I store ginger -garlic in oil too ,o is salt better.

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@kausalyapatel

Hi

Yes, oil is better than salt and also you can use very small amount of vinegar to preserve your pastes well. Enjoy!

[parulm2011]

@SuperVeggieDelight

Quite Informative.... it saves time and easier to use.....thanks...... i'll try it

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@parulm2011

Hi

Thanx and yes, worth trying...enjoy!

[pallavinagpure1]

hey bhavna can u plz tell me where did u get ur 3g box

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@pallavinagpure1

Hi

From walmart. Enjoy!

[littlestar7731]

Hi i was actually looking 4 this. Thanks a lot.Loved the term 3G box. Waiting 4 other easy tips from u

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@littlestar7731

Hi

Enjoy!

[littlestar7731]

Hi Bhavana, thnks for  posting this

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@littlestar7731

Hi

You most welcome. Enjoy!

[ayeshasajid1]

hey bhavna. thanks for addin this vid. i hav few Q's:

for hw long can u freeze these pastes?

wht does the salt do? hw do v use these? defrost?

do u keep ur 3G box in the freezer or the fridge?

thanks in advance :)

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@ayeshasajid1

Hi

I keep my 3G box in fridge. Other big container, I freeze them. And b/c I add enough salt, it doesn't really get freeze. When I want to take out into my 3g box from freezer's container, I keep those container out for about half and hour and easy to take out pastes. Hope this helps. any question feel free to ask.

[ayeshasajid1]

@SuperVeggieDelight

thanks a ton bhavna :)

btw i like the term 3G box lol

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@ayeshasajid1

Hi

Yes, I love my 3gbox....very versatile!!!LOL

[stars1171]

Hi,

I am so happy I found this recipe. I had a quick question. I noticed you used Iodized salt. Can I use Kosher Salt? Would I have to use I different amount of quantity?

Also would the fact that we have salt in the ginger, garlic and chili affect the amount of salt we put in foods we add these paste to?

Thank you so much! Especially for providing so many helpful tip and recipes.

[stars1171]

Hi,

I am so happy I found this recipe. I had a quick question. I noticed you used Iodized salt. Can I use Kosher Salt? Would I have to use I different amount of quantity?

Also would the fact that we have salt in the ginger, garlic and chili affect the amount of salt we put in foods we add these paste to?

Thank you so much! Especially for providing so many helpful tip and recipes.

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@stars1171

Hi

You can use any type of salt you using. If you don't want to add much salt, you can also add vinegar to preserve your pastes. And when you cook, you have to actually taste your food and then if require more salt, you can add. But believe me once you get used to it, you won't even need to taste before adding salt. Over the period of time, you become good at eyeballing. Enjoy!

[stars1171]

@SuperVeggieDelight

Thank you for your prompt response. I just got married a couple of months ago and realized I need to learn the shortcuts to Indian cooking. This is an awesome one!

Love all your recipes! I am going to try your samosa pie tonight.

Thank you!!

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@stars1171

Hi

If you looking for some quick and easy recipes with lots of great tips, you have come on the right channel. More tips, ideas coming everyday...enjoy!

[desigujjugirl]

can we add salt in food processor so mix good with ginger ???????

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@desigujjugirl

Hi

Yes, you can. Make sure that you wash your processor very well once you are done with blending otherwise salt affect the performance of the blender. Enjoy!

[malukuttyy]

dear bhavana, what is the speed of ur processor while u grind ginger, garlic and chilli. is it the same 4 all three. is it good 2 make a paste of already peeled garic that we get in the market or is it better we make with the fresh one.

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@malukuttyy

HI

It depends how fine you want your pastes. I keep on high speed. You can use ready peeled garlic. I use that as well.

[renmahesh]

thanks a lot 4 this..i am waiting 4 this ..

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@renmahesh

Hi

Enjoy!

[malukuttyy]

dear bhavana, i am inspired to buy a food processor on seeing u do so many things with it. u have already said that it was braun. i just to know what all attachments it has. i am planning to buy a basic model. i wanted ur suggestion bcoz the shop people will keep on confusing us. i sincerely hope u will guide me in this.

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@malukuttyy

Hi

These days, so many other good brands availble. I haven't recently checked out anything since I am using all my utensils for 10 years now....so it would be better if you go through the review bofore you buy.

[akbarzohara]

hi bhavna ,which food proceesor do u use to make this paste.

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@akbarzohara

Hi

I have 10 years old BRAUN brand processor that I use. Thanx

[malukuttyy]

dear bhavana, thanks a lot 4 the prompt reply

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@malukuttyy

Hi

You most welcome anytime.

[malukuttyy]

dear bhavna, made ginger paste , turned out great as i put quantity amount of salt as u advised. but for garlic paste do u also add pinch of turmeric powder, coz it has a lovely orange tint when seen in video. also when u make for 6 months or so what quantity u take. i als wanted to make in huge quantity. hope u will be kind enough 2 give a reply 4 this

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@malukuttyy

Hi

It depend on the size of family really and use of all pastes. I make about 6 lb of each. I don't add turmeric but it changes color after couple of days in the fridge. The color stays as it is till you keep garlic paste in freezer but as soon as you take out in fridge for daily use, it changes a color. If you don't want that to be happened, add vinegar to retain the color of pastes original. Hope this helps. And also exactly the same way, make garlic paste.

[malukuttyy]

dear bhavana, in the last part the audio is not clear. so i just wanted to clarify with u whether u keep the 3G box in the freezer or in the fridge. if it is the fridge cn u keep it 4 more than a month

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@malukuttyy

Hi

I keep my 3g box in fridge and my pastes stay great for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy!

[easmin13]

That's a lot of salt !

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@easmin13

Hi

Salt keeps paste soft and not freeze them and you don't have to add salt when you cook. Add salt if needed only.

[geemalhotra]

you do not need to add salt, I put them in small Ziploc and store in freezer for 6-8 months

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@geemalhotra

Hi

Thane for sharing.

[jassianup]

hi bhavana i have one question my garlic paste always changes colour to green how can i prevent it

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@jassianup

Hi

Add vinegar to prevent color change. Enjoy!

[sweetgem123]

Just checking so it's basically chopped ginger, garlic or chillies plus salt right & nothing else like oil or water? Does the garlic and green chili also require the same amount of salt? Thanks so much for this simple and wonder recipe.

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@sweetgem123

HI

Yes, follow same recipe for maing garlic and green chili pastes. If you want you can add vinegar and oil to prevent color change and keep them look fresh. Enjoy!

[JIMKOR]

hey bhavana how long does it last in the freidge and in the freezer

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@JIMKOR

Hi

In freezer up to 6months and in the fridge, up to a week. Enjoy!

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@yobynnart

Hi

Thank you. Keep enjoying.

[sweetuMP]

Hi Bhavna, Which food processor/blender did you use? And would you reccommend that one?

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@sweetuMP

Hi

My processor is 10 years old probably outdated for todays market. But I do love it since it does every job for me. It is BRAUN brand.

Enjoy!

[sinsha1974]

Hi Bhavna,

I am definitely going to try this. Have a question though... I don't have to thaw it before using?

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@sinsha1974

Hi

Not necessary to thow if you can take out easily particularly if you using for cooking.

Enjoy!

[msskimbot]

Thanks for posting. Now I'm going to try my freeze cubing technique with ginger. I haven't noticed that salt is needed with the garlic. I will be experimenting with ginger next. Could be helpful for those folks on salt watch. Happy cooking!

Check out my "Garlic Freeze" video for more details.

[gauri4uu]

Thanks a bunch dear!!

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@gauri4uu

Hi

You most welcome

Enjoy!

[babek17]

wow too much salt its a killer

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@babek17

It is but then you don't add salt at all while cooking or add only if needed. Or use vinegar to preserve it longer



[babek17]

wow too much salt its a killer

[mrighnayani09]

Hi Bhavna, How r u doing?

My question is, i made the ginger garlic and green chilles paste excatly like what you showed in video, and also stored it in air tight containers in freezer.

The garlic paste has turned Greenish, is it safe to use it? as i see in all your videos the garlic paste is more yellowish,i am confused.

Its only 3 days since i grinded it.

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@mrighnayani09

Hi

Did you add enough salt? If so, I wouldn't worry about color if it was in freezer. Make sure it doesn't smell different and not sticky. If you want to retain the color of the all masala paste as it is, add vinegar and your paste will stays longer with it's original color. I recently started doing that so will make sure that I post on this video. Thanx

[techiedkb]

Thanks Bhavna for your tips..will try with these

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@techiedkb

Hi

You most welcome anytime.

[techiedkb]

Hi Bhavna,

I tried this with green chilli and ginger and freezed them, and it was soft as if I have taken out from the fridge. Thanks a lot.

A request from me - I have a 6 month old baby and after getting inspiration from you, even I am planning to give fresh homemade food right from the start. Can you please make a video or if that is not possible (since there are no babies in your house), can you please suggest some baby food recipes for me? Thanks a ton!

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@techiedkb

Hi

Actually it's nice to share what I did with my children. I used to boil carrot, peas, green beans, light indian daals such as mung daal skinless and used to pureed fresh. Rice I make every single day so I used to add water and make puree and just feed about 2 tbsp in the begining. Slowly increase quantity. Homemade fruit purees are great as well. Just try with few only in the begining and see how it works.

[techiedkb]

Hi Bhavna,

I tried this with green chilli and ginger and freezed them, and it was soft as if I have taken out from the fridge. Thanks a lot.

A request from me - I have a 6 month old baby and after getting inspiration from you, even I am planning to give fresh homemade food right from the start. Can you please make a video or if that is not possible (since there are no babies in your house), can you please suggest some baby food recipes for me? Thanks a ton!

[patelsn2]

hey Bhavna. I like to use ginger paste in my tea but wasnt sure how I wud store it since it cant have any salt. Please help!

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@patelsn2

Hi

Just freeze the whole ginger and whenever you need for tea use right from freezer. I have seen many of my family friends do this specially ginger for tea. Give it a try.

[techiedkb]

One more thing - how come your garlic paste looks orangish? Do you also add turmeric ?

I follow all ur recipes and they rock!

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@techiedkb

Hi

When garlic paste is fresh, it looks off white but then it turns color into yellowish in just couple of hours even if you keep in referigerator. So if you want to your garlic paste white, then keep it in freezer with enough salt in it and salt will keep garlic as it is not letting it freez. Thanx

[techiedkb]

Hi Bhavna,

I want to make these pastes in bulk, but like someone else experienced, my garlic paste turns green within a few days even though I add enough salt. Any suggestions or tips for refrigeration rather than freezing? Also sometimes it gets difficult and boring to remove the skin of garlic when making paste in large quantites. Any tips on making the process easier?

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@techiedkb

Hi Buy garlic peeler avialbale at some Kitchen gadgets collections stores. If you don't want to let your garlic turned into green, there is only one option, you have to keep in freezer.

[chocopie0]

Can you please show us how to make phansi ni dhokli and bajri no lot? Thank you.

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@chocopie0

Hi

Cluster beans dhokli recipe is already on this channle. Instead of custer beans(Guvar), add phansi(green beans). Taste delicous and healthy...

[Zeemboom]

Hi Bhavana,

I did try the garlic and ginger paste ...added salt and used for over 4 weeks.But my garlic has turned light green in the intial week but i used it till it got over.Now that i am ready to prepare my second batch...just wanted to check if that is ok.your reply will be appreciated.

thanks..

[SuperVeggieDelight]

@Zeemboom

Hi you can keep all pastes into freezer if you wish. It won't change color if you freeze them. And if you have enough salt then it won't get much harder either. I usually do that but I use pastes a lot so it doesn't stay till 2-3 weeks in my referigerator..so give it a try

[sleepyfacedangel]

Thank you so much sharing this with us, Bhavna! If you make it at home, you know the ingredients and shelf life. If you buy it already made at the store, no telling how long it's been on the shelf and look at all the chemicals and preservatives. I love that I can it myself! ;) Love your videos and recipes, Bhavna! Please keep up the good work!

[SuperVeggieDelight]

Hi

Yes, true. Homemade is always great. I store small amount in refrigerator and rest I freeze. Thank you for sharing.

[alroykris]

hi i would like to know,how long can i store the paste in the fridge? and do i need to add salt to green/red chillies as well?

[SuperVeggieDelight]

Hi

I think I did mention in video but again ginger, garlic and green or red chili is good up to 3 weeks if you add enought amount of salt in all pastes.

Feel free to ask again...

[alroykris]

i was thinking it would last longer.what can i do to keep it longer for about 2months or more.i live in ukraine,in winters it is not available or it is very expensive.i love ginger garlic paste in my cooking.

[SuperVeggieDelight]

Hi

All paste does stay even longer than 3 weeks but I usually prefer not to keep them longer than 3 weeks. Since you have problem getting them in winter time, than freezing is the best option. If you want to keep in referigerator for long time, store them on very top rack where it's usually more cold. In my fridge, whatever I keep on top rack gets little freezed. So hope it's same for all fridge.

Thank you and feel free to ask again

[alroykris]

i will give it a try and get back to u in few months. i will keep in the freezer in portions.

[SuperVeggieDelight]

Hi

Sure, I would love to hear that. Also feel free to ask and share anything...Thank you

[beijosparavoce]

very informative!!!!!!!

[SuperVeggieDelight]

Hi

Thank you and feel free to share or ask anything.

[userss00]

thank you! great idea abt the salt. i hate it when i take things off the freezer and have to wait forever to actually break in the paste. also i love that u r recycling the yogurt containers. very sensible and environmental-friendly. even i dnt throw away good re-usable containers. i like indian food tho i have not cooked many dishes. one of my frnd is indian and i like her food. thanks for this channel. i hope to learn to cook indian food.

[SuperVeggieDelight]

Hi

Thank you and very glad to see you on this channel..together we will make this channel world's best vegetarian cooking channel..

[AbstractMan23]

sorry, i meant fresh coriander. how is best to keep it for long time? mine only lasts for 4 days or so, then i have to buy another one... thanks.

[SuperVeggieDelight]

Hi

Usually, fresh cilantro has short life. What I used to do is I used to grow at home when i didn't have access to closer grocers. Recently, I am wrapping them into towel paper and keep in the beg which has some holes in it.

Hope this helps

Thank you

[AbstractMan23]

i bought a bunch of coriander last saturday, and wrapped it in damp tea towel and put it in the fridge. 7 days later it's still perfect to use! :-)

normally if i leave it on the counter it only lasts 3 days.

[SuperVeggieDelight]

Hi

That's what i do. Not damp towel though. But it's good idea to wrap in damp towel.

[SuperVeggieDelight]

Hi

Thank you for sharing. That's great way to store cilantro. I do the same thing but only thing is I use dry towel instead of damp and it stil stays good in fridge for more than 7 days sometimes, depend how fresh are they when I buy.

[AbstractMan23]

good tip with the salt - but doesn't it make everything taste very salty? because i saw you put a lot of salt into the ginger.

i just make a fresh paste of everything mixed together: ginger, garlic, and green chilli whenever i cook a dish. i never bother with freezing it. but yes it would save time to freeze a large amount.

btw- what is the best way to store coriander?

thanks!

[SuperVeggieDelight]

HI

No, it doesn't make food more salty b/c when i cook i only add just pinch to show in the recipe video but sometimes for some dish we don't need to add salt if you using all 3 paste.

Also it's good to make fresh pastes as you do.

Storing coriander

I usually roast coriander seeds and then make powder. In the powder I add cloves to keep it good for longer period of time.

Let me know if I answered your question

Thank you

[SuperVeggieDelight]

Hi

Yes, it does still ginger. And in garlic paste, i do use the handful amount of salt just like in ginger. Salt prevents getting all pastes iced freezing. So whenever you take out from freezer, they are not hard but still soft.

Hope I answered your question, if not feel free to ask. And if possible when my garlic is finished, i will show garlic as well.

[aumshreehc]

Thanks Bhavana..it would have been great if you had shown us..how to do garlic paste..Bcaz..in your containes it looks yellowish..why? How much salt did u put in? You put lot os salt in ginger paste? does that taste like ginger once you freeze them?