Description
Turmeric is widely used in Indian, Pakistani and some Middle Eastern dishes where it adds a peppery spicy and slightly bitter flavour to curries. Use with strong meats and fish, root vegetables, pickles and dressings. Also adds a pale yellow colour to food.
Being another ancient spice it has been used for many purposes in old Indian and Asian medicine and has been thought of as one of the most potent and beneficial of all the spices. It can be used for treating any kind of inflammation.
It is generally used as a dry powder but the flavour is far nicer when used as a fresh grated root. A nice simple dish is to mix it with moist coconut flakes, garlic and olive oil. Then toss fresh steamed green beans in the mix and serve hot or cold. Care should be taken as the yellow is a powerful dye that will stain clothes and kitchen implements.
Turmeric prefers a moist, well drained soil in a semi-shade position with morning sun and temperatures of 20 degrees plus. Goes dormant in winter in the cooler climates. Harvest when the leaves start to wither.
Height 1m x Width 1.5m
Additional Details
- SKU:
- 79820