Turmeric
हल्दी
Turmeric is the golden spice of India, essential in virtually every curry and dal. Its active compound curcumin has powerful anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. Used as a colour, flavour, and medicinal agent, turmeric is also central to religious rituals.
Ayurveda view: warming nature — calms Vata and Kapha, increases Pitta.
Also known as
- Banglaহলুদ
- Gujaratiહળદર
- Kannadaಅರಿಶಿನ
- Malayalamമഞ്ഞൾ
- Marathiहळद
- Odiaହଳଦୀ
- Punjabiਹਲਦੀ
- Tamilமஞ்சள்
- Teluguపసుపు
- Urduہلدی
These names are machine-written. Local words may differ a little.
Recipes using it
Plain Moong-Rice Khichdi (One-Pot Soft Comfort Meal)
Sundakkai Vatha Kuzhambu
Bhe
Aloo Take (Sindhi Monsoon Pakora)
Saibhaji Pulao (Sai Bhaji Mixed-Greens Rice One-Pot)
Biryani (Traditional Sindhi-Hindu Spiced Rice With Mutton Or Vegetable)
Mor Rasam
Arachuvitta Sambar
Lyader Tsaman
Dum Aloo Kashmiri (Pandit-Style Saffron-Yogurt Potato Curry)
Amritsari Chole
Koki