Ground turmeric - Indian flavors at your fingertips
Turmeric is the main ingredient in curry mixture. This ancient spice comes from south-east Asia: there it was used, among others, as a dye and a way to reduce the unpleasant smell of fish. Learn about the wonderful benefits and properties of ground turmeric. Also learn how to use it to enrich the taste of dishes.
A spice known and appreciated for centuries
Due to its intense color, turmeric is called yellow root. It has been used since ancient times in Hindu rituals and as a dye for sacred robes, but it has also found application in the culinary arts. This spice is irreplaceable in many regions of Asia - from the Middle East to China. It is also very popular in the UK, especially since it is also used in cosmetics.
An addition not only to Asian dishes
Although turmeric is a slightly spicy spice, it is very gentle on the digestive tract. You can also feel free to add it to sweet dishes, creating unique, oriental mixtures. In Moroccan cuisine, it is used to season meat (especially lamb) and vegetables. It is also worth adding it to fish.
It is perfect as an addition to high-protein dishes because it promotes their better digestion. Its delicate flavor and intense color mean that ground turmeric can also be added to color rice, sauces and soups. It is also worth using it as a natural dye.
How does turmeric affect the body?
anti-inflammatory
increases appetite and has a beneficial effect on digestive processes
has a beneficial effect on the skin
supports immunity
contains antioxidants that help remove excess free radicals from the body*
Turmeric (ground) - how to use?
Just add the ground powder to a soup, sauce, stewed dish, sprinkle turmeric on a piece of roast meat or add it to a marinade. It is also worth creating an Ayurvedic mixture known as "golden milk" based on ground turmeric. This drink warms you up perfectly, so it is a perfect way to break the autumn and winter cold.
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