This edible candle was our inspiration for Diwali. The take on the popular barfi uses nuts and ginger powder, the latter forming a sweet background flavour highlighting the nuttiness of the sweet.
about
The root of the word ginger, supposedly, can be traced back to Sanskrit, meaning, “horn root”. This ancient spice has been an integral part of many cuisines around the world and finds usage in folk and indigenous medicines as well. At present, it forms a woody and citrusy backdrop to any sweet as well as savoury dish.
flavour
floral, citrusy
aroma
sharp, sweet
appearance
the dried ginger powder appears as pale brownish yellow
storage
store them zip-locked in the pack after opening the seal
what you can cook with it
The dried ginger powder is mellower than fresh ginger in the pungency but more intense in its sweet/aromatic/floral components. Use them as you like in special blends, sweets and cakes and even in some masala chai.
