turmeric powder

Golden curry ingredient

Turmeric powder is the dried, ground root of the turmeric plant, a bright yellow-orange spice used in South Asian and Middle Eastern cooking.

It gives curry its characteristic color and earthy, slightly bitter flavor.

Turmeric is also used as a dye and in traditional medicine: Add a teaspoon of turmeric powder to the rice.

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ginger · curcumin · yellow · root · saffron · masala · stain · earthy · bitter · stir fry · healing · health benefits · anti-inflammatory · latte · mustard · Indian · Indian cuisine · aromatic

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G