Turmeric recipes are becoming increasingly popular here too. This is due to the spicy taste, the intense yellow-orange hue, and the active ingredients in turmeric. Since ancient times, this plant has held a firm place in Ayurvedic healing, where it is attributed with healing and cleansing effects.
Turmeric: Healing Spice
As a spice and coloring agent, turmeric is used, for example, in curry powder blends and mustard, and traditionally provides that certain something in Asian-Indian cuisine for rice dishes, vegetable recipes, soups, and sauces. As a close relative or little sister of ginger, turmeric—also known as curcuma or yellow ginger/saffron root—is the subject of many scientific studies. In folk medicine, the use of turmeric has long been recommended, for instance, stirred into a glass of water first thing in the morning. Scientists like Bharat B. Aggarwal see great health benefits in turmeric. In his book "Healing Spices," he dedicates an entire chapter to the turmeric spice.
Turmeric recipes in Ayurvedic cuisine
Turmeric has a spicy, slightly earthy-bitter taste and can be used in many ways. In Indian cuisine, which is inspired by the healing art of Ayurveda, the spice is used in many traditional dishes. These naturally include versatile Indian curry dishes, but also pakoras, ginger-turmeric tea, or vegetable side dishes. Turmeric has long been popular as an ingredient in smoothies, rice pudding, homemade pasta, spreads, or even in a warming corn-potato soup. It is worth experimenting a little with this exciting spice.
Popular turmeric recipe: "Golden Milk"
A special highlight among turmeric recipes is "Golden Milk." With its refreshing golden-orange hue, it is a real eye-catcher and ensures a great mood thanks to both its taste and its ingredients. For three cups, you need 2 cups of water
4 tablespoons turmeric powder
600 ml milk (almond, soy, or oat milk also work)
1 tsp each of coconut oil, honey, and black pepper
a pinch of cardamom
1. Add water, turmeric powder, and pepper to a pot and bring to a boil over low heat, stirring until a paste forms.
2. Once the paste is ready, warm ½ – 1 tbsp of the turmeric paste together with all other ingredients (except for the honey) in a small pot.
3. Pour the Golden Milk into cups and slowly stir in the honey.
Now nothing stands in the way of an enjoyable drink!
Tip: If you want to buy turmeric, make sure your turmeric product is enriched with black pepper. Why? Because the active ingredient piperine in black pepper ensures that turmeric can be better utilized by the body, meaning it has high bioavailability.
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