turmeric
Golden curry spice
Turmeric is a bright yellow-orange spice ground from the root of a tropical plant related to ginger.
It gives curry powder its distinctive color and appears in South Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines.
The root can be used fresh or dried.
Turmeric has become popular as a dietary supplement, promoted for anti-inflammatory properties: turmeric lattes, turmeric supplements.
Aromatic South Asian dish
- cuminGround aromatic seed
- corianderHerb yielding fragrant seeds
- cardamomAromatic seed pod spice
- gingerPungent culinary rhizome
masala · fenugreek · paprika · cloves · nutmeg · saffron · cinnamon · aromatic
Horizontal underground plant stem
- gingerPungent culinary rhizome
- galangalPungent Asian cooking rhizome
- freshNewly made, not stale
- driedStripped of moisture
ground · knob · skin · flesh · fibrous · harvest · cultivate · tropical
Bright yellow, or precious
- yellowHue between green and orange
- orangeCitrus with segments
- saffronCrocus-derived golden spice
- amberHardened ancient tree secretion
mustard · marigold · ochre · sunshine · goldenrod · vibrant · stain · dye
Inflammation-reducing agent
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
- supplementSomething added to complete
- immunityProtected from harm
- therapeuticPromoting healing or wellness
bioactive · nutraceutical · wellness · prevention · treatment · remedy · detoxification · metabolism
Ayurvedic bodily energy type
- pittaSoft, pocketable flatbread
- ashwagandhaAyurvedic adaptogenic root
- neemBitter medicinal evergreen
- pranaVital breath energy
ghee · holistic · traditional · ancient · remedy · tonic · digestive · cleansing
curry
Aromatic South Asian dish
ginger · masala · fenugreek · paprika · cloves · nutmeg · saffron · cinnamon · aromatic · pungent
rhizome
Horizontal underground plant stem
dried · ground · knob · skin · flesh · fibrous · harvest · cultivate · tropical · plant
golden
Bright yellow, or precious
amber · mustard · marigold · ochre · sunshine · goldenrod · vibrant · stain · dye · tint
anti-inflammatory
Inflammation-reducing agent
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
- supplementSomething added to complete
- immunityProtected from harm
therapeutic · bioactive · nutraceutical · wellness · prevention · treatment · remedy · detoxification · metabolism · absorption
dosha
Ayurvedic bodily energy type
- pittaSoft, pocketable flatbread
- ashwagandhaAyurvedic adaptogenic root
- neemBitter medicinal evergreen
prana · ghee · holistic · traditional · ancient · remedy · tonic · digestive · cleansing
wedding
Marriage rite and feast
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- auspiciousIndicating future success
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
sacred · Hindu · paste · bride · groom · celebration · tradition · religious · puja · offering
fabric
Woven or knit material
mordant · natural · indigo · henna · annatto · batik · resist · coloring · traditional · craft
- supplementsmultivitamins, multivitamin, vitamin, vitamin B6, minerals
- herbal remediesechinacea, chamomile, valerian, ginseng, ginkgo biloba
- Herbal Supplementsechinacea, ginseng, ginkgo biloba, valerian, St. John's wort
- Indian goodsbasmati rice, sari, saree, ghee, garam masala
- Indonesian Cookinggalangal, lemongrass, kecap manis, sambal, shrimp paste
- Nepali Ingredientsghee, cumin, coriander, cardamom, fenugreek
turmericsquid ink
Cephalopod's dark discharge
paprika · activated charcoal · annatto · cocoa powder · black sesame
turmericsaffron
Crocus-derived golden spice
vanilla beans · vanilla bean · truffle · white truffle · gold leaf
- turmeric teaHot drink from yellow rhizome
- turmeric powderGround golden-orange rhizome
- turmeric latteHot drink with yellow spice
- turmeric pasteCrushed golden spice preparation
- turmeric rootYellow spice rhizome
- turmeric shotConcentrated golden spice beverage