Do You Use Turmeric In Your Cooking?

@AKRao24 (27424)
India
March 11, 2018 9:47am CST
I am from India. We use ‘Turmeric’ a nutritional supplement and spice almost on regular basis in our cooking. This is a rhizome that is grown in India, which is used in raw form in the states like Kerala and Bengal. While in other states the rhizome is dried and then made into powder to use it in cooking. Turmeric believed to have many health benefits. It is an anti-oxidant, anti-carcinogenic, anti-inflammatory It helps in improving memory; it helps in reducing risk of heart diseases and also has benefits against depression! Did you know about these facts about the wonderful Indian Spice ‘Turmeric’? Do you use Turmeric in your cooking? Thanks!
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@Kandae11 (55035)
11 Mar 18
It is an ingredient in curry powder and has many health benefits.
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
11 Mar 18
Thanks a lot @Kandae11 ! I appreciate your opinion ! yes it is said that turmeric is having more than 25 beneficial properties and that is the reason it becomes an indispensable ingredient in Indian Kitchen! Thanks!
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@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
11 Mar 18
Being indian we use turmeric in almost everything we cook.
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
11 Mar 18
That is very true , we use it in Lentils /pulses i.e daal also dear friend @sjvg1976! Turmeric added to hot milk gives relief in cold and sour throat! Thanks for your lovely response!
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
12 Mar 18
I fully agree with you as it is having many beneficial effects on the body dear friend @sjvg1976 ! Thanks!
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@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
12 Mar 18
@AKRao24 if you don't have cough then too it's beneficial.
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
11 Mar 18
We use turmeric or yellow ginger to add color to our fried rice, curry which we use regularly contains turmeric. I also drink turmeric tea that is moringga fortified on almost a daily basis, usually at breakfast mixed with native lemon and honey.
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
11 Mar 18
@louievill , Thanks a lot for giving an interesting information about the turmeric tea, which is very new thing for me to learn! Have a great day! Stay blessed!
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@marlina (154131)
• Canada
11 Mar 18
My Mom used to make a relish with yellow beans and there was turmeric in it. Delicious.
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
11 Mar 18
@marlina, You can use turmeric in any dish which is not sweet in taste as it goes well with any spices and imparts its own taste along with its beneficial properties! Thanks!
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
11 Mar 18
@marlina , well you can give a try just add a pinch of it in your dish ....which is not sweet, I am sure you will start enjoying it! Try with your omelette or with the finger fries next time! Thanks!
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@marlina (154131)
• Canada
11 Mar 18
@AKRao24 That is the only place that I have tastes turmeric so far.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
11 Mar 18
I do use it some, when I make bread and butter sweet pickles I do, but other than that I have not. If I knew how to cook with it more I would. One day I will learn more recipes.
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
11 Mar 18
In India we use lot of spices and turmeric goes well with these spices in curries , fries and other Indian dishes! A pinch of tamarind can be added to the egg while beating it for making an omelette ! Well you can get information on the net about how this spice can be used in regular cooking! Thanks @andriaperry! Have a great time!
@mohit459 (12565)
• Haldwani, India
11 Mar 18
Ya my mummy use it..
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
11 Mar 18
Thanks a lot dear @mohit459 for the information! In India we all use it as this is a big boon for us from the mother nature! Take Care! Wish you all the best for your new class which you are going to attend tomorrow! God bless!
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
11 Mar 18
@mohit459 , Don't worry you are going to have a great time tomorrow! What is your stream by the way? I mean ...Science, Commerce or Arts? Thanks!
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@mohit459 (12565)
• Haldwani, India
11 Mar 18
@AKRao24 you knew... Thanks dude... Ya hoping some good things tomorrow.. Lets see what would it be like
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@Sreekala (34312)
• India
12 Mar 18
I am an Indian and from Kerala state. So no need to explain anything specially here. When I was a child, turmeric, ginger, etc cultivated in our home. Now those lands are occupied with rubber trees.
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
12 Mar 18
That is really a wonderful answer...What can we teach a head of the Department? Thanks a lot dear @Sreekala! Yes rubber plantation has become a popular there in Kerala! Have a great day!
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@Sreekala (34312)
• India
12 Mar 18
@Bhebelen14 (5194)
• Philippines
12 Mar 18
I've never tried to use turmeric when I am cooking but it gives me an idea to use it soon. Maybe i will try to cook beef curry and use it for my tea.
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
12 Mar 18
This goes very well with non vegetarian dishes! You can try this by starting to add few pinches to adjust later on as per your taste! Thanks @Bhebelen14!
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• Philippines
12 Mar 18
@AKRao24 Oh, thanks for the advise
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@franxav (13837)
• India
11 Mar 18
No curry can be prepared without termeric in our kitchen.
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
11 Mar 18
That is so true and I appreciate your opinion @franxav! Have a great time!
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
12 Mar 18
Not so far have I used it.
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
12 Mar 18
You must give a try @Hannihar , if that is easily available, as this is having many medicinal value and also very beneficial for health! Thanks!
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
12 Mar 18
@Hannihar , believe me you won't repent using it in cooking! Thanks!
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
12 Mar 18
@AKRao24 AKRao24, so far I have not used it in cooking.
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• Cuddalore, India
12 Mar 18
We use them regularly.
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
12 Mar 18
Nice to know about that dear @Lignitecityabishek96! Most of the Indian s they use this spice on regular basis! Thanks!
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• Cuddalore, India
12 Mar 18
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@Icydoll (36717)
• India
11 Mar 18
yeah I regularly use turmeric...its very good Indian spice :)
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
11 Mar 18
Yes, In most of the Indian Kitchen this is an indispensable spice, with so many beneficial properties this a boon for us as this plant is mainly grown in India and some parts of Asia! Thanks a lot dear friend @Icydoll, for responding and expressing your views!
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@Courage7 (19633)
• United States
11 Mar 18
Oh yes I do all the time..mostly in curries. Sometimes I drink it in a health drink.
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
11 Mar 18
That is nice to know @Courage7 ! It is said that turmeric is having more than twenty five healthy benefits! Thanks! Have a great day!
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
11 Mar 18
@Courage7 , Tomorrow is Monday here and most of us will be getting back to work! for me every day is a week day as I am staying on the farm and my horses may require me at any time! Thanks!
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@Courage7 (19633)
• United States
11 Mar 18
@AKRao24 You too have a good wkeend thanks.
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@Antman18 (78)
12 Mar 18
Useful information bro . Expecting more discussions from you
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
12 Mar 18
Thanks a lot dear @Antman18! Yes, I am going to post more on regular basis! Have a great day!
@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
12 Mar 18
@Antman18 , Thanks...I will post soon....Thanks!
12 Mar 18
@AKRao24 I am looking forward for your next posts
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
5 May 18
I do not use Turmeric as I do not eat anything spicy. I get a very bad stomach from eating anything like that but my husband likes it and uses it on his food.
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
5 May 18
Yes, I can understand that , people having problems with spices may not like to have turmeric! I am to know that your husband likes to have it on food.Thanks a lot for responding @ramapo17!
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@tzwrites (4835)
• Romania
12 Mar 18
Yep I use turmeric as often as I can. I've heard it's good for us...
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
12 Mar 18
What you have heard is true and it is nice to know that you use it very often! Thanks @tzwrites! Have a good day!
@dya80dya (36657)
12 Mar 18
Yes. I use it. It's very healthy and it has many benefits. And I love the taste.
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
12 Mar 18
That is very nice to know @dya80dya ! Apart from the taste this is having more than 25 beneficial effects on the body! Thanks!
@Prdhan (587)
12 Mar 18
It is used in more than South Asia.
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
12 Mar 18
Yes, we use this extensively in India dear friend @Prdhan, along with many other Indian spices! Thanks!
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@iamsuren (98)
12 Mar 18
we use turmeric in everything we cook in our kitchen..
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
12 Mar 18
Yes, i know that in India except for in sweet dish we use turmeric almost in every dish like, currirs, dal, Sambar, fries etc! Thanks @iamsuren!
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12 Mar 18
Indians love using spices in their food and turmeric is one of them. Turmeric is not only use for cooking bt also to maintain your health and beauty. Turmeric is used in facepacks also. Turmeric is good for digestion too.
@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
12 Mar 18
Thanks @akanksha12, I agree with you that is why this is an indispensable ingredient in any Kitchen! Have a great time!
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