Most recipes use equal amounts of ginger and garlic. But for my Homemade Ginger Garlic Paste I do prefer a little more garlic than ginger. I also add a sprig of curry leaf and a chilli to my paste. Just for some added flavor and I add a little oil and turmeric to preserve my paste. Your ginger garlic paste can last up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator or up to 6 months in the freezer.
There may be times when your ginger garlic paste turns green. This happens when acid is present, if there’s a sudden temperature change or if a stainless steel utensil was used. If there was a change in temperature I would suggest you discard the ginger garlic paste. I have seen, from research, that some people still use the paste if it changes colour due to other reasons. However, I am a bit OCD so I if the color doesn’t look right for me I certainly wouldn’t use it. Once you make your own paste I doubt you will go back to store bought. The aroma and freshness is definitely something you won’t get out of a store bought ginger garlic paste. It is so really quick to make too.
This Homemade Ginger Garlic Paste can be used in Lamb Curry or Chicken Curry and definitely works with Biryani too. If you loved this, please share!
