{"id":6886,"date":"2017-11-21T13:27:39","date_gmt":"2017-11-21T13:27:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chefreetuudaykugaji.com\/blog\/?p=6886"},"modified":"2017-11-21T15:19:40","modified_gmt":"2017-11-21T15:19:40","slug":"turmeric-the-golden-spice-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chefreetuudaykugaji.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/21\/turmeric-the-golden-spice-of-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Turmeric- The Golden Spice Of India"},"content":{"rendered":"

In Sanskrit it is known as Haridra, also has more 53 names.<\/p>\n

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Turmeric has originated in the in Southern India. A wonder and Powerful spice indeed.<\/p>\n

Erode, a city in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is the world\u2019s largest producer of and the most significant trading center for this golden spice, also Erode is known as \u201cYellow City,\u201d \u201cTurmeric City\u201d. Sangli, a city of Maharashtra, is second only to Erode in size, production and trading for turmeric.<\/p>\n

Turmeric is not only used as a cosmetic, beauty aid but also as a spice and medicine.<\/p>\n

It is an anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory. It is used to aid digestion. Used as an antiseptic for burns, cuts and wounds.<\/p>\n

Turmeric is widely used as an herbal medicine for Rheumatoid Arthritis, conjunctivitis, skin cancer, small pox, chicken pox, wound healing and urinary tract infections.<\/p>\n

Used in many Indian traditions and ceremonies, it is considered pure especially in Prayers, Religious Rituals and marriage ceremonies.<\/p>\n

Culinary uses of Turmeric , manufacturing food products such as canned beverages, dairy products, baked products, ice cream, yellow cakes, yogurt, sweets, cake icings, cereals, sauces, and gelatins. It is a substantial ingredient in most commercial curry powders. Turmeric has numerous uses in Asian cuisine. It is used both in savory and sweet dishes, and is widely used in Eastern specialties such as fresh turmeric pickle.\u00a0 It is used as a preservative and as a margination in many dishes. It is a natural food coloring which imparts beautiful yellow colour and robust peppery flavor to the food dish in which it is used. Lost recipes of India include Haldi Ka Halwa.<\/p>\n

Dadi Maa ke Gharelu Nuskhe which simply means Grandmothers quick Tips includes Golden milk that is Haldi Doodh, mix Turmeric with Mustard oil and Salt and apply, you will get relief from tooth ache, suffering from cold,<\/strong>\u00a0mix Honey, Turmeric and Black Pepper and consume it.<\/p>\n