Turmeric Powder

Turmeric powder, called haldi in Hindi, is made by drying and grinding the turmeric root. In English it is also called ground turmeric. It has a bright yellow colour, a warm, slightly bitter and earthy taste, and is one of the most used spices in Indian kitchens. A pinch of haldi goes into almost every dal, sabzi, curry, sambar and khichdi. It is used in marinades for fish, chicken and paneer, in pickles, and in rice dishes such as lemon rice and pulao. Many families also stir it into warm milk to make haldi doodh. Add it to hot oil or ghee briefly during tadka to bring out the flavour without burning it. This turmeric powder is offered by several farmer producer companies, self-help groups and spice makers, so you can choose the seller and pack that suits you. Store in a dry, airtight container away from sunlight. Available in 120 g, 150 g, 200 g, 750 g, 1 kg and 2 kg packs, plus multi-packs of 200 g.