I bought tumeric

[JitterbugPerfume]

now will someone tell me what to do with it?

[ThomCat]

1. It's an awesome, mellow seasoning.

It's an awesome ingredient when seasoning rice. I use tumeric and onion.

Add some to to any marinades that you make and you add a very subtle richness to it.

And of course, if you are making your own curries then tumeric is going to be essential.

:)

[JitterbugPerfume]

2. thanks ThomCat

I read about the health benefits of tumeric and decided to use it often!

[ThomCat]

3. I'm really surprised that other people haven't chimed in.

:shrug:

[flamingyouth]

4. Here's a good recipe:

Chana Masala (from vegweb.com)

1 can garbanzo beans
1 big onion very finely chopped or processed in a food processor/grinder
1 inch piece of ginger grated
1 clove garlic
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon amchur powder (dried mango powder)
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
2 tablespoon oil
salt to taste

Directions:

Heat oil in a frying pan. Add chopped onions and fry until golden brown. Add all the spices (except mango powder), crushed garlic and grated ginger to it.

Fry for about two-three minutes. Add garbanzo beans, salt and mango powder. Add about 1/2 cup of water and cook on low heat for about 15 minutes. This will give some time for garbanzo beans to absorb all the spices.

Garam Masala: This can be bought ready made. The best way is to make it home.

Ingredients:

1 small stick cinnamon
3 to 4 cloves
4 to 5 black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds

Directions:

Grind all the ingredients into powder.

This could be very spicy for people not used to spicy food. Reduce the amount of cayenne pepper and garam masala as desired for less spicy chana.

It also supposedly has medicinal properties as well: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turmeric

It's not just delicious! :9

[JitterbugPerfume]

8. thanks

I will get the needed ingredients the next time I shop!

[MaggieSwanson]

5. Turmeric's bold yellow color

makes scrambled tufu look golden and delightful. It adds a saffron color and some kick to plain rice. Be cautious, as it will also dye your fingers and countertop.

[JitterbugPerfume]

11. I will try it with tofu

tonight for supper!

[Coventina]

6. Here's what I made last night: Tunisian Couscous

Ingredients:

2 & 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon tumeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 medium turnips, cubed
2 large carrots, sliced
2 medium potatoes, peeled & cubed
1/2 cup canned garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 medium zucchini or summer squash, sliced
1 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
2 cups vegetable broth
2 cups instant couscous
chopped fresh parsley for garnish

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Cook the garlic and onion in the oil over medium heat until the onions are translucent. Stir in the ginger, cumin, tumeric, and cayenne pepper.

2. Add the turnips, carrots, and potatoes and stir to distribute the spices. Add water to just cover the vegetables and cook for about 25 minutes or until the vegetables are nearly tender.

3. Add the garbanzo beans, zucchini, and tomatoes and cook for another 20 minutes or until all the vegetables are tender.

4. Heat the vegetable broth in a saucepan or microwave until boiling.

5. Place the couscous in a medium-sized bowl and add the vegetable broth. Cover and allow to set until the couscous has absorbed the broth and is tender. Fluff with a fork.

6. Serve the vegetables over a bed of couscous. Garnish with chopped parsley.

[JitterbugPerfume]

9. ooooh Coventina Thanks

that sounds WONDERFUL

[Coventina]

12. I just noticed a typo in my recipe: should be 2 tomatoes!

Sorry about that!!

:hi:

[JitterbugPerfume]

13. OK

I love tomatoes this time of the year !

[K8-EEE]

7. YUMMY In Middle Eastern Food But WATCH OUT

CUZ IT STAINS! Big time....if you get it on a shirt or something, it's over.

[JitterbugPerfume]

10. OK

I will definately watch out for stains!