Ginger Garlic Paste (Adrak Lehsan): Pure, Fresh-Ground, No Preservatives

Roz adrak chheelna, lehsan kootna aur phir grinder dhona — rozana ka sabse bada jhanjhat. Pure Mirch Masala's Ginger Garlic Paste is that job, already done: equal parts fresh adrak and lehsan, ground smooth and jarred at peak aroma. One spoon and your masala base is ready.

What it is

A fresh-ground ginger garlic paste (adrak lehsan paste) made from just real ginger, real garlic and salt. It is a concentrated cooking base, not a bottled sauce — no vinegar, no water bulking, no emulsifiers. Roughly one heaped teaspoon (about 10g) replaces one inch of ginger plus two cloves of garlic.

Who it's for

• Working women and busy home cooks who want homestyle taste without the daily peeling
• Families who read labels and want no preservatives in their everyday masala
• Anyone cooking daily salan, biryani or BBQ where adrak lehsan is the base of every dish
• Students and bachelors who want real flavour without a grinder

Taste profile

Warm, aromatic and pungent — the clean bite of fresh adrak with the depth of raw lehsan. It carries no chilli heat at all, so it builds the base of a dish without deciding how spicy it is. Pair it with our Red Chilli Garlic Paste when you want both aroma and fire.

How to use it (1 spoon = ready base)

• Salan and curries: bhuno 1–2 tsp in oil with onion and tomato before adding meat
• Biryani and pulao: stir into the yakhni or the fried-onion masala
• BBQ, tikka and marinades: mix with yoghurt, salt and lemon for chicken or beef
• Daal, sabzi and keema: add at the tarka stage for instant aroma
• Noodles, chowmein and fried rice: half a spoon in hot oil to start

Why purity matters here

Most jarred ginger garlic pastes on the shelf are kept stable with additives — commonly acidity regulators, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate and sulphites. That is why they sit unrefrigerated for months and why they can taste sour rather than fresh. Ours is the opposite trade: nothing added, so it must live in your fridge and it tastes like the adrak lehsan you would have ground yourself.

Why choose Pure Mirch Masala

• Fresh-ground in small batches, not mass-bottled
• No preservatives, no vinegar, no artificial colour, no fillers
• Full ingredient transparency — ginger, garlic, salt. That is the whole list.
• Halal, made in Pakistan
• Three sizes so you can try before you commit
• Cash on Delivery nationwide, free delivery over Rs. 2,000

Storage

Refrigerate after opening and always use a clean, dry spoon — moisture is what spoils a preservative-free paste. Stored this way it stays bright and aromatic for about 2–3 months. Keep the jar sealed and away from the stove.

Order your Ginger Garlic Paste today — asli adrak lehsan ka swaad, bina rozana ki mehnat ke. Cash on Delivery across Pakistan.

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is in this ginger garlic paste?
Only three things: fresh ginger, fresh garlic and salt. No vinegar, no preservatives, no artificial colour and no fillers.

Is it spicy?
No. It has the warmth and pungency of fresh adrak and lehsan but no chilli at all, so it will not make your food hot. It builds the base flavour and you control the heat separately.

How much should I use instead of fresh ginger and garlic?
About one heaped teaspoon (roughly 10g) replaces one inch of ginger plus two cloves of garlic. Start with 1–2 teaspoons for a family-sized salan and adjust to taste.

Does it contain preservatives or vinegar?
Neither. Most shelf-stable jarred pastes rely on preservatives and acidity regulators to survive outside the fridge. Ours does not, which is exactly why it needs refrigeration after opening.

How do I store it and how long does it last?
Keep it refrigerated once opened and use a clean, dry spoon every time. It stays fresh for about 2–3 months that way. Any moisture introduced into the jar will shorten that.

Is it halal?
Yes, 100% halal. It contains only ginger, garlic and salt.

Which size should I buy?
250g to try it, 500g for regular everyday cooking, and 1kg for large families or heavy use. The 1kg gives the best value per gram.

How is this different from your Red Chilli Garlic Paste?
This one is the aromatic base — ginger and garlic, no heat. The Red Chilli Garlic Paste is the fiery one. Most kitchens use both: this for the foundation, that for the kick.

Do you deliver across Pakistan with Cash on Delivery?
Yes, we deliver to every city in Pakistan with Cash on Delivery, and delivery is free on orders over Rs. 2,000.