Turmeric

Turmeric is a quintessential Indian spice. It is closely related to two other Indian plants, ginger, and cardamom. Turmeric is used in Indian cooking to provide a pleasant spice and earthiness, and it also gives Indian dishes that classic Indian color. Turmeric is highly prized in Ayurvedic medicine as an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic. Read about turmeric, or peruse our many recipes featuring this healthy root, such as Turmeric pickle.
Recipes featuring Turmeric:
Snake gourd in a cast iron pan.
February 28, 2025

Snake Gourd Shaak (Ancient Indian Recipe)

A warm bowl of masoor dal.
February 12, 2025

Stovetop Masoor Dal: An Ancient Indian Recipe

Lamb bhuna or bhuna gosht
February 11, 2024

Bhuna Gosht | Instant Pot Lamb Bhuna

Turkey berry curry
December 14, 2023

Turkey Berry and Potato Curry

A bowl of dal dhokli
December 13, 2023

Authentic Gujarati Dal Dhokli | Lentil Soup with Dumplings

Saravga nu shaak
November 18, 2023

Saragva nu Shaak | Moringa (Drumsticks) Curry with Gravy

Ringan batata nu shaak
November 17, 2023

Ringan Batata nu Shaak | Eggplant and Potato Sabzi

Parval batata nu shaak
November 16, 2023

Parval Batata nu Shaak | Pointed Gourd and Potato Curry

Chex Chevdo
November 15, 2023

Chex Chevdo | Indian Spiced Chex Mix

Whole roasted tandoori cauliflower
November 15, 2023

Whole Roasted Tandoori Cauliflower with Cilantro Onion Chutney

Mango Cookies
September 30, 2023

Mango Cookies (Eggless)

A bowl of khichdi
September 13, 2023

Instant Pot Khichdi | Sadi Khichdi

Pav bhaji
August 8, 2023

Pav Bhaji

Bowl of red rice poha
June 20, 2023

Poha | Batata Kanda Poha

Handvo made in a sheet pan.
May 2, 2023

Handvo

Methi dal
April 14, 2023

Methi Dal | Moong Dal with Fresh Fenugreek

Tindora and potato fry
April 9, 2023

Air Fryer Tindora and Potato Fry

Roasted makhana
April 4, 2023

Spice Roasted Makhana | Simple Makhana Chivda

Achari chicken
April 1, 2023

Achari Chicken

Serving batata nu shaak
March 31, 2023

Batata nu Shaak | Indian Potato Curry

Plate of kurkuri bhindi
March 30, 2023

Kurkuri Bhindi | Air Fryer Fried Okra

Dudhi muthiya
March 22, 2023

Dudhi Muthiya

Chana dal in a bowl ready to be served
March 20, 2023

Restaurant Style Chana Dal

Bowl of suva ni bhaji
March 18, 2023

Suva ni Bhaji | Dill Curry

Masoor dal in a bowl
March 7, 2023

Masoor Dal | Red Lentil Dal in Instant Pot & Stovetop

Bhindi do pyaza
February 28, 2023

Bhindi do Pyaza

Bowl of tomato chutney
February 22, 2023

Tomato Chutney

Bowl of tomato chutney
February 22, 2023

Tomato Curry | Kerala Tomato Fry

Methi batata nu shaak or "aloo methi"
February 18, 2023

Aloo Methi | Methi Batata nu Shaak | Fenugreek Potato Curry

A plate of dal chawal with some papdi
February 17, 2023

Dal Chawal | Dal Bhat: Pot in Pot Rice and Dal

Bhinda nu shaak
February 15, 2023

Bhinda nu Shaak (Okra Fry)

Cut mirchi
February 5, 2023

Cut Mirchi | Mirapakaya Bajji

Onion Pakora
February 4, 2023

Onion Pakora | Kanda Bhaji Air Fryer Recipe

Bowl of garlic turmeric rice
January 28, 2023

Easy Garlic Turmeric Rice

Pudla with cilantro-yogurt chutney
January 12, 2023

Pudla | Savory Vegan Pancakes

Ginger Turmeric Shots, a poured glass in front of the bottle with some turmeric nearby
January 10, 2023

Ginger Turmeric Shots

Healthy Curried Quinoa with Spinach and Avocado for Lunch by Indiaphile.info
January 9, 2023

Curried Quinoa Salad with Spinach and Avocado

Methi na gota with spiced yogurt dip
January 7, 2023

Methi na Gota | Methi Pakora | Gujarati Fenugreek Fritters

Paneer pakora
January 5, 2023

Paneer Pakora | Recipes for Simple and Sandwich Style

Pot of chicken tikka biryani
December 20, 2022

The Best Chicken Tikka Biryani

Fresh turmeric laid out in front of a bag. Some of it is freshly peeled.
December 7, 2022

Turmeric – An Essential Spice

Bowl of cranberry chutney
November 9, 2022

Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Chutney

Bowl of vaal nu shaak
November 5, 2022

Vaal nu Shaak | Lima Beans Curry

Bowl of chevdo
October 28, 2022

Cereal Chevdo | Chevro | Spicy Snack Mix

Bowl of vagharali rotli
October 6, 2022

Vaghareli Rotli, or What To Do With Leftover Roti

Chora nu shaak
September 10, 2022

Chora nu Shaak (Gujarati Style Black-Eyed Peas)

Basket of puris
August 23, 2022

Masala Puri (Tikhi Puri)

Chundo in a jar
July 28, 2022

Chundo, A Sweet Gujarati Mango Preserve | Chunda

Bowl of dal saag
April 4, 2022

Dal Saag | Dal Palak | Instant Pot Spinach Dal

Bowl of papdi nu shaak
March 14, 2022

Papdi nu Shaak Recipe

Pouring Gujarati dal over rice.
October 20, 2018

Grandma’s Gujarati Dal

Moong Dal Soup with Turmeric and Shallots
February 2, 2016

Moong Dal Soup with Turmeric and Shallots

Potato Sandwiches
August 19, 2014

Potato Sandwiches: Masala Cheese Toast Sandwich

Turmeric Pickle
April 30, 2014

A Quick Fresh Turmeric Pickle (Haldi ka Achar)

Undhiyu
July 4, 2012

Mixed Veggie Casserole with Dumplings (Undhiyu)