Tugba Turmeric Powder Zerdeçal Ground Curcuma longa 166 g Spice

Turmeric powder from Tuğba Kuruyemiş, milled from the dried rhizome of Curcuma longa into a fine, golden-orange ground spice. Turmeric is a member of the ginger family, and the natural compound curcumin is what gives the powder its warm, saffron-like colour. This is the same earthy, slightly peppery spice known in Turkish kitchens as zerdeçal and in Arabic as كركم مطحون. Ground turmeric is one of the most versatile pantry spices. A small spoonful turns plain basmati or pilaf into bright golden rice, and it forms the backbone of homemade curry powder alongside cumin, coriander and black pepper. Stir it into lentil soups, chickpea stews and roasted vegetables (cauliflower, potatoes and carrots take colour beautifully), or whisk a pinch into scrambled eggs and savoury batters. Because turmeric is fat-soluble, blooming it for a few seconds in warm oil or ghee before adding other ingredients releases its fullest colour and aroma. To make golden milk (a turmeric latte), warm 250 ml of milk or a plant-based alternative with about half a teaspoon of this turmeric, a pinch of cinnamon and ground black pepper, and sweeten to taste with honey. The pepper and a little fat help carry the spice through the drink. Turmeric has long been a traditionally valued kitchen staple across Anatolia, the Middle East and South Asia. A little goes a long way: start with a quarter to half a teaspoon and build up, as turmeric is intense in both colour and flavour. The 166 g resealable pack keeps the powder dry and aromatic. Note that turmeric stains surfaces, cloth and plastic, so wipe up spills promptly. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, and keep the pack tightly closed between uses to protect the colour and fragrance.