Turmeric Powder

Manjal in Tamil / Haldi in Hindi
Turmeric, sometimes called Indian saffron or the golden spice, it is one of the key ingredients in many Asian dishes, imparting a mustard-like, earthy aroma and pungent, it is used mostly in savoury dishes. It is a principal ingredient in curry powders. Although typically used in its dried, powdered form, turmeric also is used fresh, like ginger. It has numerous uses in East Asian recipes, such as pickles that contain large chunks of fresh soft turmeric. It contains curcumin, a substance with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Nutrition Information for 100 grams

• 29 calories, 0.91 grams protein
• 0.31 g fat
• 6.31 g carbohydrates
• 2.1 g fibre, 0.3 g sugar
• That same serving provides:
• 26% manganese
• 16 % iron, 5% potassium
• 3% vitamin C, Sodium 2 mg, Fibre 0gms, Sugar 0gms

Health Benefits

• It helps in the treatment of arthritis.
• It cures cold, cough and flu. It is a pain reliever. Improves the liver function.
• Super-food to fight out cancer.
• Keeps blood sugar levels in control and helps to prevent diabetes.
• Brings relief to menstrual cramps.
• Turmeric can lower the LDL bad cholesterol levels
• Eases joint pains, stiffness and inflammation.
• Applying turmeric mask on face prevents acne and keeps skin glowing.

How to use

Take a cup of milk, boil it in a pan add ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder and ginger powder add palm sugar if you wish else it tastes good without any sweetness also, allow to boil well drink it warm this milk taken once daily has numerous health benefits and very strong immunity builder. For treating cold and flu to a glass of water add a pinch of pepper powder, crushed carom seeds, mint leaves,tulsi(holy basil) leaves, turmeric powder  boil well and drink it warm. To a teaspoon of honey add little turmeric powder, ginger powder, pepper powder and eat it on empty stomach it the best cure for cold, cough and fever.