Mango Ginger / Mango Inchi Rhizome (Curcuma amada)

Mango ginger (Curcuma amada Roxb.) is a unique spice having morphological resemblance with ginger but imparts a raw mango flavour. The main use of mango ginger rhizome is in the manufacture of pickles and culinary preparations. Mango Ginger, called Amada in Bengali, is pale yellow on the inside with even lighter colour outside and when crushed, smells like raw Mangoes. This makes it a basic ingredient in pickles, preserves, candies, sauces and chops. It also has medicinal properties.It works as an antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory and an antioxidant.