Turmeric is the golden yellow spice used in Asian curries. It is obtained from the ginger-like rhizome of Curcuma longa, a tropical herb from India. The well-researched anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anticancer properties of turmeric make it worth including in your diet. If you are not a curry fan, turmeric milk is an excellent option.
Turmeric milk is an infusion of either dry turmeric powder or fresh turmeric root (rhizome) in milk or dairy free milk. It is traditionally used in Indian households for treating specific diseases as well as a tonic for general health. This drink is easy to prepare and highly palatable, the dairy free milk taking most of the spiciness out of turmeric.
Preparing turmeric milk with turmeric powder
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 cup milk/dairy free milk
- ½ cup water
- 2-3 black peppercorns
Warm milk and water over low heat and stir in the turmeric powder. Bring to a boil and allow to simmer for 10 minutes. This will reduce the milk to one cup. Turn off the heat and add crushed black pepper. Drink the milk hot or warm.
With fresh turmeric root (rhizome)
- 1” piece of fresh turmeric
- 1 cup milk/dairy free milk
- ½ cup water
- 2-3 black peppercorns
Grate or crush the turmeric and add to milk and water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Add crushed pepper and keep aside for 5 minutes. Strain turmeric milk into a cup and drink it warm.
For more information click here
Email us info@dakshas.co.uk
Contact number: 07957 396 597
We recently met Masterchef finalist Daksha Mistry, for the full interview click here
Dakshas Gourmet Catering, serves up multi-cultural menus for weddings, special events and corporate occasions here