Turmeric: Keeping the world Haldi

In this episode, our 2Gs, the Gourmands & Geeks, Sadaf and Archit are exploring the original antiseptic, the spice that gave the west their favourite healthy Latte - turmeric or Desi Haldi. They discuss:

-The origin, history and cultural references of turmeric

-How is the best turmeric produced and what are the best ways to consume it?

-What is the science and economics behind turmeric?

-What are its medical benefits?

-What are some kitchen hacks that can help you utilize it better?

So, sit back and relax, remember your grandparents, stir up a glass of Haldi Doodh or Turmeric Latte and listen to this episode and understand how our humble Haldi is advancing healthy living, globally.

Important links to geek out more:

Video: Turmeric | How Does it Grow? | True Food TV

Book: A Historical Dictionary of Indian Food by KT Achaya

Book: The Flavour of Spice by Marryam Reshii

Article: The world now swears by turmeric. So why are some Indian communities loath to use it? Via Scroll.in

Article: Erode’s unique turmeric gets a GI tag by Nahla Nainar | The Hindu

Research Paper: Turmeric means “yellow” in Bengali

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