Mango Ginger – മാങ്ങാ ഇഞ്ചി (Curcuma Amada) -250 grams-Vegetables

Mango ginger (Curcuma amada Roxb.) is a member of the family Zingiberaceae. The plant is native to India and occurs in the wild state in parts of Bengal, Konkan, and Madras.
Mango ginger (Curcuma amada) is a rhizomatous aromatic herb and is cultivated throughout India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and in many South-East Asian countries for its rhizomes that are used as flavouring for pickles and other dishes and also valued for their medicinal properties. The fresh as well as dried rhizomes are used for flavouring curries. The fresh cut rhizomes have the flavour and the colour of mango, hence the name mango ginger.
The rhizome of mango ginger is a popular spice and vegetable due to its rich flavour, which is described as sweet with subtle earthy floral and pepper overtones and similar to that of raw mango. It is a delicious addition to salads and stir fries.