Dried ginger is the dehydrated form of fresh ginger root (Zingiber officinale), widely used in cooking, herbal remedies, and traditional medicine. It has a pungent, spicy-sweet flavor and offers concentrated health benefits compared to fresh ginger.

🌿 Dried Ginger – Quick Overview

🔬 Nutritional Profile (per 1 tsp – ~2g powdered dried ginger)

• Calories: ~6 kcal

• Carbs: ~1.3 g

• Fiber: ~0.4 g

• Protein: ~0.1 g

• Fat: ~0.1 g

• Vitamins: B6, small amounts of Vitamin C

• Minerals:

  • Manganese

  • Magnesium

  • Potassium

  • Iron

• Active compounds:

  • Gingerol (present in fresh ginger) converts to shogaol and zingerone during drying, which have enhanced medicinal properties.

Kachri is a wild cucumber-like fruit (botanical name: Cucumis callosus or Cucumis melo var. callosus) native to arid regions of India, especially Rajasthan. It is commonly used in dried and powdered form as a meat tenderizer, spice, or souring agent in traditional Rajasthani cooking.

🌿 Kachri – Overview

• Other names: Wild melon, Kakri, Kachariya, Kachri powder

• Taste: Tangy, slightly bitter, and sour when dried

• Form used: Slices (sun-dried) or powder

• Uses: Cooking, marination, chutneys, and as a digestive aid

🔬 Nutritional & Medicinal Properties

(Values vary; based on traditional and ethnobotanical usage)

• Rich in:

  • Natural enzymes

  • Vitamin C

  • Antioxidants

  • Dietary fiber

• Low in calories and fat