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Although it can be cultivated in other tropical areas, India is where most of the world’s turmeric grows. The root of the turmeric plant, also known by its Latin name of Curcuma Longa, has been used by the people of India as a preventative medicine, a powerful healer and a culinary spice for over 5,000 years. Turmeric is the spice which gives that golden depth to so many favourite Indian dishes.
Turmeric contains a substance known as curcumin and a great deal of scientific research has proven that this extract has many pharmacological benefits. The two most powerful functions of curcumin are its exceptional antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
There are clinically proven ways in which including turmeric in your diet can protect and help with medical conditions:
If you are using turmeric in food or drink you need between ½ to 1½ teaspoons per day of the dried root powder.
If you choose to get your curcumin as a dietary supplement, you need about 250mg per day. This can be increased if you are suffering from a medical condition rather than taking it as a preventative measure. In this case, you can take 400-600 mg up to three times a day.
Ensure you find a supplement which also contains black pepper (piperine) as this helps your body absorb curcumin. This also applies when using turmeric in recipes or drinks. Simply add ground black pepper.
The secret to using turmeric in your cooking is to use it sparingly so as not to overwhelm the dish, but to include just a touch in many different recipes. As well as the traditional use in curry, here are some general ideas:
Many juice bars are now including turmeric in their healthy smoothies and juice drinks, but making them at home is easy and very satisfying. Here are a few ideas:
Just pop all smoothie ingredients into a blender and whizz for 45 seconds. Choose your own mixture of berries to ring the changes.
A blend of:
A healthy start to the day, or a soothing drink at any time, making turmeric tea takes less than a few minutes and needs very few ingredients. It’s a great way to ensure you’re giving yourself a turmeric boost each day.
Bring water or almond milk to the boil then add all ingredients. Remove from heat and rest for a few minutes.
Put turmeric, ginger, lemon juice, pepper and water in a high-speed blender and blend until combined. Keep refrigerated.
If you have a juicer try a blend of orange, carrot and fresh ginger to which you then add ½ teaspoon of turmeric and a twist of black pepper. You could also use apple or lemon instead of orange. Serve well chilled.
Get inventive with adding turmeric to many different dishes. We know it’s a traditional ingredient in curry, but it also lends itself well to vegetable dishes and marinades for meat and fish. Here are some suggestions:
Heat the oil in a saucepan and sauté diced onions until soft but do not allow to brown. Add the turmeric and garlic and cook for a few minutes. Add water and then the rice. Cover with lid, reduce heat and simmer for about 20-30 minutes or until rice has absorbed the liquid.
Quick and easy to prepare, this sticky, sweet and savoury dish will be a real favourite.
Serves 2
Marinade:
Mix all marinade ingredients together in a bowl. Pour over chicken thighs, having first scored the skin with a sharp knife.
Heat a griddle pan (heavy-based non-stick frying pan will work too) and cook the chicken thighs, turning once. Check carefully by cutting into one of the thighs to check it is cooked through to the middle.
Here’s a recipe for the healthiest ice cream you’ve ever had. You don’t even need an ice cream maker as no churning is required. The secret of the creaminess is the addition of pre-soaked raw cashews to the coconut milk.
Method:
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