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Turmeric

About the ingredient turmeric. Including 803 recipes with turmeric, and nutrition data.

 

What is turmeric?

Turmeric is a spice made from grinding the roots of the Curcuma longa plant, also called curcumin. It is a prime ingredient in curry powder and figures heavily in Asian cuisines. Because it imparts a vivid yellow color to the food it is cooked with, it is often used to color as well as flavor condiments, rice dishes and sauces.

Recently turmeric is gaining a lot of attention for its potential medicinal properties. Traditionally it has been considered a good digestive aid, and some cultures use turmeric as a dietary supplement for this reason.

Since those cultures also traditionally have a lower incident of certain cancers, such as cancer of the prostate,turmeric is now being actively studied as a cancer treatment and/or preventative, particularly for environmental cancers.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 tbsp (6g)
Amount per Serving
Calories 21Calories from Fat 5
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.6g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Trans Fat ~
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 3.9g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Sugars 0.2
Protein 0.5g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 3%
Calcium 1% Iron 14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

Food group

Turmeric is a member of the Spices and Herbs US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much does turmeric weigh?

Amount Weight
1 tbsp 6 grams
1 teaspoon 2 grams

Spices and Herbs

In Chinese:姜黄
British (UK) term:
en français:curcuma
en español:cúrcuma

Recipes using turmeric

There are 803 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Malabar Chicken Curry Recipe
Malabar Chicken Curry Recipe
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Malabar chicken curry is a spicy and aromatic dish that hails from the Malabar region of India. This curry is made with a unique blend of spices that include cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and fennel, which gives it a distinctive taste and aroma. The tender chicken pieces are simmered in a rich and flavorful coconut milk-based gravy, making it a perfect dish for any occasion. The curry can be adjusted to your preferred level of spiciness, making it versatile for all tastes. Whether you're looking to explore new flavors or simply want to add a bit of spice to your meals, Malabar chicken curry is a must-try recipe for any home cook.

Borani Esfanaj (Spinach-Yogurt Salad or Dip)
Borani Esfanaj (Spinach-Yogurt Salad or Dip)
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Spinach yogurt dip with a touch of kick. Musky and sweet spices compliment the spinach and tangy yogurt.

Garlic and Fava Beans Soup
Garlic & Fava Beans Soup
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A soup which is a combination of Mediterranean garlic soups with a 17th century East European fava beans soup. Quite good.

South Indian Vegetable Biryani
South Indian Vegetable Biryani
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Hi friends this is my first recipe hope you all like it.

Aloo Mathar Paratha  (Sides)
Aloo Mathar Paratha (Sides)
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The quintessential Indian-Singaporean meal accompaniment. Unfortunately, all too often it is made using highly processed white flour and margarine. Here, the parathas are made with whole-wheat flour (you could also try using spelt flour) and stuffed with peas and potatoes, for a lighter but more wholesome take on the original. Serve hot with yoghurt and herbs.

Spicy, Tasty Chicken Tandoori
Spicy, Tasty Chicken Tandoori
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Chicken tandoori is basically a snack which can be eaten in the evening or at night. Chicken marinated in tandoori masala, grilled in the oven is a super tasty, mouthwatering dish. Try it now.

Yummy Falafel
Yummy Falafel
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Falafel recipe

Lemon Rice and Pea Chapatis
Lemon Rice & Pea Chapatis
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Lemon Rice and Pea Chapatis recipe

Satay
Satay
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Satay recipe

Spiced Hummus
Spiced Hummus
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Hummus recipe

Andy's Murgh Kurma (Chicken Curry)
Andy's Murgh Kurma (Chicken Curry)
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A simple chicken curry.

Instant Idli Dhokla
Instant Idli Dhokla
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Here's a delicious, tempting dhokla recipe that can be made within no time and served to your guests. Learn how to make instant dhokla.

Thai Curry Squash Soup
Thai Curry Squash Soup
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This delicious Thai curry soup is packed with goodness and great flavour. It warms you up instantly. Perfect for a cold winter supper when served with a bowl of rice.

Betty Carter's Refrigerator Pickles
Betty Carter's Refrigerator Pickles
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Betty Carter's Refrigerator Pickles recipe

Dhal
Dhal
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This flavorful dhal is easy to make, and it's great with some Indian naan bread and cucumber rati.

Indian Stuffed Tomatoes
Indian Stuffed Tomatoes
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Stuffed tomatoes or bharva tamatar is a good recipe for potlucks, picnics and very easy to cook. They look very pretty and delicious. These go well with naan, plain parathas or pulao (aromatic fried rice)and some raita as a side dish

Tomato Chutney
Tomato Chutney
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Mango chutney sounds very familiar with us, but you can make tomato chutney as well, and the savory flalvor goes well with all kinds of dishes. Here it is.

Exotic Spiced Pea Pilaf
Exotic Spiced Pea Pilaf
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Flavorful and colorful. A classic Indian dish, the combination of yogurt, tomatoes, potatoes, rice and spices is super tasty and fills you up. Serve it as a side dish with a tangy stew or a main dish with some refreshing chutney.

Banda Kopir Tarkari (Vegetables Stir Fried with Spices)
Banda Kopir Tarkari (Vegetables Stir Fried with Spices)
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In Bangladesh, cabbage is usually available in the market during the winter season, as are tomatoes, peas and carrots. So this dish appears quite frequently at Bengali dinner tables during the winter. In the markets where such vegetables are available year round, banda is a popular standard.

Szechwan Curried Chicken
Szechwan Curried Chicken
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Seventh heaven of taste, aroma and sight. Thanks, I could try it.. thumb up!

Creamy Navrattan Korma
Creamy Navrattan Korma
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Vegetable Korma is a delicious combination of several vegetables in a creamy sauce. It is often served in Indian restaurants. Korma can be served with any Indian bread or rice.

Sindhi Curry
Sindhi Curry
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One of my favourite things to have for a meal is Sindhi curry with plain boiled rice accompanied by crispy vegetables. The Sindhi Curry is by far the nicest curry I’ve had. Sour, spicy and tangy – some of the flavours I’m especially biased towards. This is also good because I end up eating a variety of vegetables.

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