Murabba Zanjabeel

Fresh ginger pieces softened and preserved in concentrated sugar syrup.

Ingredients

Zanjabeel Taaza / Adrak (fresh ginger) 1 kg; Qand Safed (sugar) 2 kg

Method of Preparation

Wash, peel and cut ginger into 1-inch pieces. Boil in water for 2-3 minutes (a little salt may be added) to soften, then remove and dry. Boil sugar and water on medium flame till the syrup (Qiwam) reaches the required consistency, add the ginger pieces and cook a few minutes. Preserve in an airtight jar after cooling. Serving: 10-20 g.

Health Benefits

Due to its hot and dry nature, commonly used in winter and for people of cold temperament. Strengthens stomach, kidney and urinary bladder, increases urine output and sexual power; a good expectorant and carminative, useful for productive cough, phlegmatic fever, flatulence, gastric pain and backache. Note: Not to be given to diabetics.