Ginger-garlic paste
अदरक लहसुन पेस्ट
Condiments & Pastes
The base of most north Indian gravies, in roughly equal parts.
What to know
Fry it until the raw smell goes and it stops sticking — usually a full minute. Underfried, it makes the whole gravy taste sharp.
Measures
- 1 tsp ≈ 6 g
- 1 tbsp ≈ 18 g
Cups here are the Indian 200 ml cup, not the 240 ml US cup — a common reason a recipe does not work. Weigh where you can; the grams are the figure we cook to.