Turmeric Fresh/Kachi Haldi

Overview

Raw yellow turmeric is the main spice used in curry or in different dishes to give them colour as well as texture. It is a tall plant that grows in Asia & America.

The root of turmeric is used for making medicine. It is generally yellow in colour containing a chemical called curcumin. It is found all over India and is the major ingredient in most of the dishes. It has a bitter taste and is also called Indian saffron or golden spice.

Nutritional profile

Following are some turmeric nutrition facts:

• It contains protein, fat, 6.31g carbohydrate, fibre, and 0.3g of sugar.
• It also contains manganese, iron, potassium, vitamin, and minerals.

Health benefits

• It contains antibacterial properties that help in treating urinary tract infection.
• Some people boil raw turmeric milk to reduce fat and tissues of the body.
• It acts as a blood purifier.

Uses

Here are some turmeric uses:

• Raw turmeric is used for the face mask.
• Powder of raw turmeric is used to drive off insects or repel mosquitoes.