How to make turmeric powder at home | Homemade Turmeric Powder Recipe
Turmeric Powder is one of the common spices used everyday in almost all Indian cooking. It is made by drying turmeric roots under sun and then grinding them into a fine powder. The color comes out bright yellow and it quickly adds flavor, smell and health factor to any dish. Turmeric Powder is a handy spice used in the making of gravies, curries, sides, variety rice and non veg dishes. Homemade Turmeric Powder is a flavorful ingredient that can be easily made fresh at home and without preservatives.
Servings1 cup
Ingredients
- ¼ kg raw turmeric / virali manjal
Instructions
- Take the turmeric, using a hand mortar and pestle roughly break them.
- Do in batches and repeat to finish. Spread it on a plate.
- Keep it under sun for a day. Transfer to mixer jar(make sure your mixer is capable of handling such hard items).
- Grind it to a fine powder. In between mix with spoon and grind. Do not grind at a stretch to avoid heating.
- Using a big holed sieve, sieve it once and discard the speck. Transfer to a plate, cool down then store.
- Turmeric Powder keeps well at least for 3 months in room temperature and 6 months in fridge and for more than a year in freezer.
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Notes
- Breaking turmeric – I used a hand mortar and pestle to break the roots into small pieces. This help mixer grind better. If pieces are too big, mixer blade may get stuck.
- Sun drying – I usually keep turmeric pieces under strong sunlight for one full day. It reduces moisture and makes grinding more easy. If not dried well, powder can spoil fast.
- Grinding – Make sure your mixer grinder is strong. Grind in short intervals, don’t run it nonstop, else the jar gets very hot and powder will also loose the freshness.
- Sieving – After grinding, I always sieve with a slightly big holed sieve. This remove any coarse bits. You can regrind those specks again if you want.
- Storage – Cool the powder fully before storing. I keep in airtight glass jar. It stay good for 3 months outside and up to 6 months if kept in fridge.
Nutrition Facts
How to make turmeric powder at home | Homemade Turmeric Powder Recipe
Amount Per Serving (20 g)
Calories 59
Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g
Sodium 6mg0%
Potassium 421mg12%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 31mg3%
Iron 7mg39%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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