Zinger Zaika in My Veg Stir-Fry? Total Game-Changer!

A Young Foodie’s Take on Pahadwali’s Fiery Himalayan Salt

 

🛋️ From a Lazy Weeknight to a Gourmet Meal in 12 Minutes

Hi, I’m Aashi — 28, full-time digital marketer, part-time kitchen adventurer.

After a long day of meetings and screen time, I barely want to cook. But I’m also a self-proclaimed flavour snob. So, I’m always on the lookout for shortcuts that don’t taste like shortcuts.

That’s when a colleague handed me a tiny glass jar:

Pahadwali’s Zinger Zaika Flavoured Pahadi Salt.

She said, “Sprinkle it over anything — you’ll thank me later.”

She wasn’t kidding.

 

💥 What Is Zinger Zaika, Anyway?

It’s a bold, fiery flavoured Himalayan salt handcrafted in Uttarakhand using traditional sil-batta grinding. The punch? A zingy combo of:

• Rock salt

• Sun-dried ginger

• Black pepper & red chili

• Roasted jeera

• Local pahadi herbs

Perfectly blended. No preservatives. No artificial nonsense.

The moment I opened the lid, the aroma reminded me of my nani’s spice dabba — earthy, warm, and totally addictive.

 

🥦 Recipe: Spicy Veg Stir-Fry with Zinger Zaika Salt

(The 12-Minute Power Dinner You Didn’t Know You Needed)

 

🍳 Ingredients I Threw Together (for 2 servings):

• 1 cup broccoli florets

• 1 carrot, sliced into thin sticks

• ½ red bell pepper, julienned

• 1 small onion, thinly sliced

• 5-6 baby corn, slit lengthwise

• 1 tbsp sesame oil or ghee

• 1.5 tsp Pahadwali Zinger Zaika Flavoured Salt

• 1 tsp soy sauce (optional)

• ¼ tsp crushed black pepper

• Sesame seeds for garnish

• Lemon wedge

 

🔥 Method (No-Fuss, All-Flavour):

Step 1: Prep & Sauté

I heated a pan with sesame oil, added the onions and let them soften just a bit. Threw in all the veggies and sautéed them on high heat for 5-6 minutes — I like them crunchy!

Step 2: Add the Magic

Turned the flame to low, sprinkled in Zinger Zaika Salt, a pinch of black pepper, and gave it a quick mix. The fragrance? 🔥 Pure pahadi power.

Step 3: Plate & Garnish

Finished with a dash of lemon juice and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Served it as is with brown rice and a side of curd.

 

🌶️ Why I’m Obsessed with Zinger Zaika

• Adds instant flavour — no need for extra masalas

• Works great in Indian & Asian dishes

• 100% clean — no additives or preservatives

• Supports women artisans in Uttarakhand

• Doubles up as a chaat masala, dry rub, or salad booster!

 

🔁 Where Else I’ve Used It

• On roasted makhana and peanuts

• In my curd rice

• Over boiled eggs

• Inside my mom’s pakora batter 😍

• Even in lemon soda!

 

📦 Where You Can Get It

I ordered my second jar from the official Pahadwali website. Their packaging is eco-friendly, and the flavour stays locked in. It’s also available on select artisanal platforms — just search “Buy Zinger Zaika Flavoured Salt Online” and thank me later 😉

 

🫶 For Everyone Who’s:

• Bored of bland stir-fry

• Looking to replace table salt with something functional + tasty

• Into clean eating with a kick

• Obsessed with Ayurvedic herbs and traditional flavour

• Always on the go but refuses to compromise on taste

 

📸 Tried It? Let’s Connect!

Tag me @aashi.eats or tag @pahadwalii

Use #ZingerZaikaTwist and I’ll repost your creations! 💛