Turmeric: Applications of the Indian Spice

One cannot fully appreciate the multitude of spices in the world until you begin to cook with them, learning about their many applications and healthy properties. As I begin to delve into the challenges and excitement of Indian cuisine, I have found another spice of significance that until now remained in a small, sealed spice jar in the pantry.

A staple of Indian cooking, Turmeric is a major factor in Indian curries, and a welcome guest in many other foods. Related to ginger, the roots of the turmeric plant are boiled and dried, and then ground into a fine yellow powder, used to enhance both flavor and color of foods. Read More...