Turmeric Powder Natural Food Coloring Perfect for Asian Cuisine Curries and Masala 2 oz

A member of the ginger family, turmeric is a root known for its pepper-like and bitter flavor. Used primarily in curries, turmeric has a mustardy aroma and is one of the most common spices in Asian and Indian cuisine. Turmeric powder has a stronger, more intense flavor than the fresh variety.

Commonly referred to as Indian Saffron, turmeric has a tangy, spicy flavor. Itâ€s perfect in curries, bringing color and flavor to the dish. And thanks to its deep orange-yellow hue, ground turmeric is a favorite coloring agent in Indian cuisine.

Turmeric is typically used in savory dishes â€" although youâ€ll find it in some Middle Eastern confectionaries like sfouf, a Lebanese cake. The powderâ€s strong, intense flavors add slightly bitter and mustard-like flavors in dishes, and it is most commonly used in curries. The seasoning is popular in a variety of cuisines, including Indian, Thai, Lebanese and Cambodian cooking.

How do you use turmeric powder? The spice has many uses. It can serve as a seasoning for savory dishes, as a coloring agent, or for imparting a tangy, ginger-like flavor to any dish. A few common uses include:

Stews â€" Turmericâ€s earthy notes complement hearty stews. Itâ€s a primary ingredient in khoresh, an Iranian stew.

Curries â€" Curry and turmeric are perfect bedfellows. The rootâ€s warm notes add spice and mustard-like flavor to curries, and youâ€ll find it in numerous dishes, including kroeung (Cambodian curry paste) and Thai yellow curry.

Spice Blends â€" Turmeric is found in numerous Middle Eastern spice blends. For example, itâ€s a key ingredient in Ras el Hanout, a popular Moroccan spice, as well as in many different curry powders.

Rice â€" Yellow rice â€" a popular Thai dish â€" is commonly made with turmeric. The herbâ€s earthiness and curry-like flavors perfectly complement rice.

Our Turmeric comes from India.