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:
A close up picture of batata bhajiya.

Batata na Bhajiya l Aloo Pakora (Indian Potato Fritters)

Snake gourd in a cast iron pan.

Snake Gourd Shaak (Ancient Indian Recipe)

A warm bowl of masoor dal.

Stovetop Masoor Dal: An Ancient Indian Recipe

Lamb bhuna or bhuna gosht

Bhuna Gosht | Instant Pot Lamb Bhuna

Turkey berry curry

Turkey Berry and Potato Curry

A bowl of dal dhokli

Authentic Gujarati Dal Dhokli | Lentil Soup with Dumplings

Saravga nu shaak

Saragva nu Shaak | Moringa (Drumsticks) Curry with Gravy

Ringan batata nu shaak

Ringan Batata nu Shaak | Eggplant and Potato Sabzi

Parval batata nu shaak

Parval Batata nu Shaak | Pointed Gourd and Potato Curry

Chex Chevdo

Chex Chevdo | Indian Spiced Chex Mix

Whole roasted tandoori cauliflower

Whole Roasted Tandoori Cauliflower with Cilantro Onion Chutney

Mango Cookies

Mango Cookies (Eggless)

A bowl of khichdi

Instant Pot Khichdi | Sadi Khichdi

Pav bhaji

Pav Bhaji

Bowl of red rice poha

Poha | Batata Kanda Poha

Handvo made in a sheet pan.

Handvo

Methi dal

Methi Dal | Moong Dal with Fresh Fenugreek

Tindora and potato fry

Air Fryer Tindora and Potato Fry

Roasted makhana

Spice Roasted Makhana | Simple Makhana Chivda

Achari chicken

Achari Chicken

Serving batata nu shaak

Batata nu Shaak | Indian Potato Curry

Plate of kurkuri bhindi

Kurkuri Bhindi | Air Fryer Fried Okra

Dudhi muthiya

Dudhi Muthiya

Chana dal in a bowl ready to be served

Restaurant Style Chana Dal

Bowl of suva ni bhaji

Suva ni Bhaji | Dill Curry

Masoor dal in a bowl

Masoor Dal | Red Lentil Dal in Instant Pot & Stovetop

Bhindi do pyaza

Bhindi do Pyaza

Bowl of tomato chutney

Tomato Chutney

Bowl of tomato chutney

Tomato Curry | Kerala Tomato Fry

Methi batata nu shaak or "aloo methi"

Aloo Methi | Methi Batata nu Shaak | Fenugreek Potato Curry

A plate of dal chawal with some papdi

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

Bhinda nu shaak

Bhinda nu Shaak (Okra Fry)

Cut mirchi

Cut Mirchi | Mirapakaya Bajji

Onion Pakora

Onion Pakora | Kanda Bhaji Air Fryer Recipe

Bowl of garlic turmeric rice

Easy Garlic Turmeric Rice

Pudla with cilantro-yogurt chutney

Pudla | Savory Vegan Pancakes

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

Ginger Turmeric Shots

Healthy Curried Quinoa with Spinach and Avocado for Lunch by Indiaphile.info

Curried Quinoa Salad with Spinach and Avocado

Methi na gota with spiced yogurt dip

Methi na Gota | Methi Pakora | Gujarati Fenugreek Fritters

Paneer pakora

Paneer Pakora | Recipes for Simple and Sandwich Style

Pot of chicken tikka biryani

The Best Chicken Tikka Biryani

Fresh turmeric laid out in front of a bag. Some of it is freshly peeled.

Turmeric – An Essential Spice

Bowl of cranberry chutney

Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Chutney

Bowl of vaal nu shaak

Vaal nu Shaak | Lima Beans Curry

Bowl of chevdo

Cereal Chevdo | Chevro | Spicy Snack Mix

Bowl of vagharali rotli

Vaghareli Rotli, or What To Do With Leftover Roti

Chora nu shaak

Chora nu Shaak (Gujarati Style Black-Eyed Peas)

Basket of puris

Masala Puri (Tikhi Puri)

Chundo in a jar

Chundo, A Sweet Gujarati Mango Preserve | Chunda

Bowl of dal saag

Dal Saag | Dal Palak | Instant Pot Spinach Dal

Bowl of papdi nu shaak

Papdi nu Shaak Recipe

Pouring Gujarati dal over rice.

Grandma’s Gujarati Dal

Moong Dal Soup with Turmeric and Shallots

Moong Dal Soup with Turmeric and Shallots

Potato Sandwiches

Potato Sandwiches: Masala Cheese Toast Sandwich

Turmeric Pickle

A Quick Fresh Turmeric Pickle (Haldi ka Achar)

Undhiyu

Mixed Veggie Casserole with Dumplings (Undhiyu)