Turmeric Powder is a healthy, fine spice made by grinding pieces of sundried turmeric in a powerful mixer grinder or ground in flourmill. Turmeric Powder is a handy spice used in the making of gravies, curries, sides, variety rice & non veg dishes. Turmeric Powder is medicinal, flavourful and colourful ingredient to make at home fresh and without preservatives.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Drying time1 dayd
Servings1cup
AuthorSharmilee J
Ingredients
1/4kgraw 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.
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Notes
Make sure your mixie is capable of grinding hard items then proceed.
Grind giving intervals to avoid heating.
Nutrition Facts
Turmeric Powder Recipe
Amount Per Serving (20 g)
Calories 59Calories 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.