Fresh and Raw Turmeric Root Curry – Traditional Healing Medicine of Ayurveda

Cooking Time -40 minutes

Serves -6 People

Ingredients

• 250 gms of fresh or raw turmeric root (kachhi haldi)
• 1 tbsp of ginger paste
• 4 peeled and chopped garlic cloves
• 2 medium sized chopped tomatoes
• 2 medium sized finely chopped onions
• 1/2 cup ghee
• salt to taste
• 1/2 tbsp asafoetida powder
• 2 tbsp red chilli powder
• 1 tbsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tbsp garam masala powder
• 2 finely chopped green chillies
• 1 tbsp cumin seeds
• 2 cups yoghurt
• 4-5 tbsp water (if needed)

Method

1) Remove the skin of the turmeric roots by using a spoon or knife. Grate them and keep aside.

2) Grind garlic, ginger, and tomatoes to a smooth paste. Grind onions separately to make a smooth paste.

3) Mix red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder and yoghurt in a bowl and whisk it well. Ensure no lumps are left.

4) Heat ghee in a pan and roast the grated turmeric on medium heat till it turns golden brown. Take the roasted turmeric on a plate and keep aside.

5) Add cumin seeds to the same pan; when it crackles, add onion paste and stir well till it becomes golden brown. Then add green chillies and let it cook well.

6) Add asafoetida powder and stir well. Add whisked and spiced yoghurt; stir continuously for 5-7 minutes. Cover and cook on medium heat till the ghee separates. (Add water if needed).

7) Add roasted turmeric and salt. Mix well. Cook it on medium heat for 10-15 minutes until the ghee starts floating on the top. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

8) Serve hot with rice or chapattis.

Benefits

Turmeric is considered traditional healing medicine in Ayurveda. According to Ayurveda, the human body system has three doshas (energies). i.e. Vata related to the nervous system; Pitta related to the digestive system and Kapha related to the lymphatic system. Turmeric plays a vital role for these systems. Turmeric is used to alleviate skin conditions like ringworm, eczema, heal wounds, give glowing skin, lower the risk of brain and heart diseases. It helps in preventing and treatment of cancer. Thus it increases the antioxidant capacity of the body.

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