That canary yellow hued glass of milk may have turned sassy with Turmeric Latte making a viral appearance on menus worldwide. In an analogous development, a report by the World Health Organisation brings forth serious lack of development of new antibiotics for addressing the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance. The rise of turmeric as a superfood (Indian grand moms couldn’t be happier), thus, may turn the grim reality a shade brighter. All for prevention, we rush to the pantry, gather a knob of fresh turmeric, and head straight to the kitchen to stir up recipes using this natural immunity-boosting, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory spice that comes bearing a plethora of good health news.
Turmeric and Ginger Honey Lemon Drink
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Add zing to your honey lemon cuppa to battle that ridiculous cold or even a serious hangover. Turn it into a magical potion with the added goodness from tulsi, ginger, and turmeric. Best had in the morning or as the 4 pm beverage, this one’s a detoxifying immunity booster. It also helps relieve nausea, headaches, soreness, indigestion, fights infection, congestion, acne…you get the drift.
Prep Time: 7 minutes
Caters To: 2 gobblers
Challenge Level: Beginner
From the Pantry:
- ½ teaspoon grated turmeric
- ½ teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 muddled or hand-torn tulsi leaves
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 lemon
- A pinch of black pepper
Mix Away:
- Bring water to a boil. Add grated turmeric, ginger, muddled or torn tulsi leaves. Let the mix boil for another minute.
- Turn off the heat. Add a pinch of pepper and mix. Strain into two cups.
- Add honey and lemon juice per taste. Serve hot.
Hot Turmeric Toddy
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We are all for eating and drinking healthy, but not without throwing in oodles of fun as we trudge along. If the Irish Hot Toddy is a delicious nightcap packing in the vitamin C for health, honey to soothe, alcohol to numb, and spices for warmth, our take on it with a dash of turmeric is just as soothing. Take a swig.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Caters To: 2 Tipplers
Challenge Level: Beginner
From the Pantry:
- 2 ½ cups water
- ½ teaspoon grated turmeric
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 cloves, whole
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- 1 ginger tea bag
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup whiskey of choice
- 2 star anise for garnish
- 2 lemon slices for garnish
Mix Away:
- In a saucepan add water, grated turmeric, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg powder, and cloves. Cover and bring to boil. Reduce the heat and allow the mix to simmer for 10 minutes.
- Turn off the heat. Place the ginger tea bag in the saucepan. Let it steep for 5 minutes with the lid on.
- Remove the tea bag and strain the mix. Add honey, lemon, and whiskey. Turn the heat on low and stir till honey dissolves. Pour into two glasses.
- Garnish with a star anise and lemon slice each. Serve immediately.
Quick Turmeric Pickle
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Amp up an Indian meal or burgers ‘n’ fries with some turmeric pickle. It is delicious and super quick to put together. A bottle of this condiment on the dining table will ensure you don’t miss having the recommended pinch of fresh turmeric all through the season.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Challenge Level: Beginner
From the Pantry:
- 3 medium-sized pieces of fresh turmeric
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
Mix Away:
- Peel the turmeric and cut it into juliennes.
- Take a sterilized glass jar and add the turmeric juliennes, lemon juice and salt. Stir well.
- Let it stand for 30 minutes and shake well before serving.
Go ahead, add some fresh turmeric to your food and drinks for a lovely colour and a dose of health.
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