In Meghalaya, ginger is cultivated using very simple traditional methods, without any application of manures, fertilizers, insecticides etc. The ginger cultivated in Meghalaya has high essential oil, oleoresin and is known for its pungent taste and high gingerol content, which empowers ginger powde..
Dried ginger powder is made by soaking fresh ginger rhizomes overnight, washing, peeling and then sun drying them for around a week. During this period, they are turned periodically. The end result is a pale white dried ginger which is then powdered. Dried ginger powder is best used in making spices..