Available in ground powder form. In many parts of the world, the tubers are
available in markets as well.
It is widely used in relishes, pickles, mustards (turmeric gives it the yellow
color) chutneys, curry powder, bean and lentil recipes, rice, poultry, fish and
is also good in dishes with cauliflower and potato.
Turmeric
is grown for its finger like elongated roots or tubers. The tubers are orange
inside and have an aromatic and spicy fragrance and a bitter, slightly acrid taste.
It is a very important spice in India.
In fact,
Indian turmeric is thought to be the very best available and India exports large
amounts to every major continent in the world. Turmeric is a major ingred-ient
in most mustards and curries.
