7 ways to get cooking with turmeric
[Photo: At The Corner Of Happy & Harried]
Turmeric or the Golden Spice, is gathering much attention worldwide. It’s similar to ginger root and grows mostly in Southwest India. Used fresh or dried and ground to a golden yellow powder, this is a storehouse of all sorts of good-for-you stuff.
Turmeric is added to dishes not for heat per se, but mostly for colour, and their tremendous antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
With a warm, nutty, almost mustard-like flavour, a little goes a long way and you can basically add turmeric into anything, from smoothies to meat recipes to even, cookies. Yes, cookies! Here are seven great recipes to get you started.
Turmeric Golden Milk [Photo: Tasty Yummies]
Turmeric milk or haldi ka doodh, has been an age-old home remedy of South Asian grandmas used to treat anything from colds, sore throats and insomnia to general feelings of discomfort. Golden milk, as we call it now, is a delicious and truly healthy beverage you can enjoy any time of the day. Use regular milk or non-dairy milk, but make sure to add a smidge of black pepper which helps to release all the healthy goodness in turmeric.
Get the recipe at: Tasty Yummies
Papaya, Orange, Turmeric Smoothie [Photo: At The Corner Of Happy & Harried]
If you need something cool and refreshing, then this bright sunshine smoothie is for you. With sweet papaya, fresh orange juice, turmeric and honey, this smoothie will transport you to the tropics! It instantly cools you and fortifies you with essential vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants. Makes for a great on-the-go snack too!
Get the recipe at: At The Corner Of Happy & Harried
Southern Thai Tumeric Chicken [Photo: Recipe Tin Eats]
Sometimes, including turmeric in your diet is as easy as slathering some on your meat before throwing it on the grill (or oven roasting rack). This chicken is made irresistible with a simple marinade that includes garlic, fish sauce, oyster sauce, herbs, turmeric powder and brown sugar which makes for the perfect sticky-sweet grilled/baked chicken with tons of flavor.
Get the recipe at: Recipe Tin Eats
Papaya, Mango Yellow Rice [Photo: At The Corner Of Happy & Harried]
Need a delicious side to go with that chicken? Try this quick stir-fried rice recipe that has tangy green papaya, mango and turmeric. This one-pot dish is ready in under 10 minutes if you have leftover rice in the refrigerator. Beat that!
Get the recipe at: At The Corner Of Happy & Harried
Coconut Curry Ramen With Turmeric Grilled Shrimp [Photo: What Do You Crave]
Nothing satisfies you like a bowl of piping hot noodles and broth. Dial up the flavour by adding coconut milk, turmeric and chilies to the broth; add noodles and grilled shrimp and you have a delicious ramen bowl ready!
Get the recipe at: What Do You Crave
Tahini, Date & Turmeric Granola Bars [Photo: May I Have That Recipe]
Tahini and turmeric, though an unusual combination, work brilliantly in this delicately sweet and spiced granola bars recipe. It’s also packed with powerful flavours of cinnamon, cardamon, ginger and coriander.
Get the recipe at: May I Have That Recipe
Chocolate Chip Cashew Butter Cookies with Turmeric, Teff, and Dried Apple [Photo: Will Frolic For Food]
These buttery chocolate cookies with maple syrup, chewy apple slices and turmeric is the perfect end to a meal. Who’re we kidding? They are good anytime!
Get the recipe at: Will Frolic For Food
Anjana Devasahayam is a foodie, baker, recipe creator and blogger at her blog, At The Corner Of Happy & Harried. Connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & Pinterest.
