Turmeric
Curcuma longa
Spice/HerbEssence
The golden spice. Turmeric colors, flavors, and heals — it is the backbone of curry and the root of Ayurvedic medicine.
Nutrition Facts per 100g (standard reference)
Typical serving is much smaller (1-2 tsp). Values shown for nutritional comparison.
354
Calories
8.0g
Protein
65.0g
Carbs
10.0g
Fat
21.0g
Fiber
Source: USDA FoodData Central (approximate per 100g)
Cooking Methods
Bloom in Oil
Cook briefly in hot fat to activate flavor and color
30 secGolden Milk
Simmer in warm milk with pepper for absorption
5 minWhere It's Used
Used across 19+ cuisines worldwide
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Recipes Using Turmeric
Achard de Légumes
Malagasy
Achards de Legumes
Comorian
Achards de Legumes
Mauritian
Achar Gosht
Pakistani
Ades
Eritrean
A Kyaw
Myanmar
Alicha Birsen
Eritrean
Aloo Gobi
Indian
Aloo Gosht
Pakistani
Aloo Pie
Guyanese
Aloo Pie
Trinidadian
Aloo Tama
Nepali
Amba Iraqiya
Iraqi
Ambulthiyal
Sri Lankan
Arroz Caldo
Filipino
Asam Pedas
Malaysian
Ash Reshteh Norouz
Iranian/Persian
Asida with Stew
South Sudanese
Avial
Indian
Ayam Betutu
Indonesian
Ayam Percik
Malaysian
Badimjan Dolmasi
Azerbaijani
Baiganee
Trinidadian
Bajiyaa
Maldivian