TURMERIC POWDER

Turmeric Powder

Turmeric Powder
Turmeric is a necessary ingredient of curry powder. It is used extensively in Indian dishes, including lentil and meat dishes, and in Southeast Asian cooking. Turmeric is routinely added to mustard blends and relishes. It also is used in place of saffron to provide color and flavor.
Description
This yellow dyeing effect on foods containing turmeric has earned it the nick name "Indian saffron". Although this nickname can be deceiving because only turmeric's color is similar to that of saffron's, the two spices taste's are completely different.
Turmeric has a long history of use, especially in the Indian culture. It was used thousands of years ago, and still is used today in Hindu religious ceremonies. The spice is believed to improve fertility. Turmeric has also long been used as a dye for fabrics and as a flavoring for foods.