Ginger pickle

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Ginger pickle
Place of origin India
Main ingredients Ginger

Ginger pickle is a very popular pickle in Andhra Pradesh, India.[ citation needed ] This spicy pickle is also available commercially. Ginger is widely used in Asian and Indian cuisine. The pickles are prepared by peeling and crushing ginger and mixing with tamarind pulp and seasoning with mustard seeds. [1] [2]

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References

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  2. Katrina Foster (2013-10-12). "11 Incredible reasons to eat Ginger". greenhealthline.com. Archived from the original on 2015-12-08. Retrieved 2015-07-16.