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Turmeric
Bright yellow to deep gold spice often used in curry. Turmeric has a more bitter taste than saffron. The powder is obtained from the dried root of a plant of the ginger family.

Use: It is used mainly in Indian and south-east Asian cooking. In Indian curries, biryanis and other rice dishes. A basic ingredient of curry powder; and often used in pickles, relishes, salads rice.

10 things to do with Turmeric
-Akni -Basic curry powder
-Almond yellow rice -Bean salad
-Basic sweet-'n-sour sauce -Baked fish with creamy avocado sauce
-Tandoori chicken -Traditional pickled fish
-Yellow rice and chicken potjie -Bobotie
All listings under 'T' in A-Z OF HERBS AND SPICES
- Thyme
- Tarragon
- Turmeric


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