How many calories does one tablespoon of Ginger Green Chilli Paste have?

One tablespoon of Ginger Green Chilli Paste gives 12 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 0 calories, proteins account for 0 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 12 calories. One tablespoon of Ginger Green Chilli Paste provides about 1 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

See recipe Ginger Green Chilli Paste.

Ginger Green Chilli Paste is an essential addition to the Indian kitchen, as it readily lends a zingy flavour to many a savoury dish like Nylon Khaman Dhokla, Gujarati Kadhi and Moong Dal Kachori. Check our 350 recipes using Ginger Green Chilli Paste.

It is used in most regional Indian cuisines, and is therefore readily available in the market under various commercial brands. However, these packed pastes generally contain preservatives and the flavour is also not so fresh.

Considering that the Homemade Ginger Green Chilli Paste is so easy to make, we suggest you make a small batch and keep it handy in the fridge at all times.

It is a simple four-ingredient Ginger Green Chilli Paste recipe, and you can make it within minutes. Adding oil to the Adrak Green Chilli Paste gives it a smooth texture and also increases the shelf life as oil acts as a natural preservative by shielding away bacteria and other trouble-makers, you can store it upto 3 months.

This homemade Adrak Green Chilli Paste is guaranteed to make your cooking faster, while also enhancing the taste of Indian dishes!

Also try other homemade paste like Ginger-Garlic Paste and Chilli Garlic Paste.

Is Ginger Green Chilli Paste healthy?

Yes, this is healthy.

Let's understand the Ingredients.

What's good.

1. Ginger (Adrak) : Ginger is an effective cure for congestion, sore throat, cold and cough. It aids digestion and relieves constipation. Ginger was found as effective as drugs in relieving menstrual pain. Ginger is effective in decreasing the cholesterol levels in patients with high cholesterol. Ginger significantly reduces symptoms of nausea in pregnant ladies. See here for 16 Super Health Benefits of Adrak, Ginger.

2. Green Chillies : Antioxidant vitamin C in green chillies protects the body from effects of harmful free radicals and prevents stress. It is probably the high fiber which helps in controlling blood sugar levels. This it is a welcome addition to a diabetic diet. Suffering from anaemia? Add green chillies to your list of iron rich foods too. For complete details see benefits of green chilli. 

Note : 1 cup = 200 ml (standard cup available in the market). The weight in grams varies for each ingredient.

Can diabetics, heart patients and overweight individuals have Ginger Green Chilli Paste?

Yes, this recipe is good for diabetics, heart and weight loss. Ginger is an effective cure for congestion, sore throat, cold and cough. It aids digestion and relieves constipation. Ginger was found as effective as drugs in relieving menstrual pain. 

Can healthy individuals have Ginger Green Chilli Paste?

Yes, this is healthy. 

How to burn 12 calories that come from one tablespoon of Ginger Green Chilli Paste?

Walking (6 kmph) = 4 mins
Running (11 kmph) = 1 mins
Cycling (30 kmph) = 2 mins
Swimming (2 kmph) = 2 mins

Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual.