Turmeric leaves

Turmeric leaves Also known as Haldi.Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant of the ginger family.Turmeric is native to Asia. It is a hardy plant that doesn't need much care and can survive in a variety of climates, including sub-tropical climate. Its leaf is aromatic and very useful as a herb in cooking, as it gives a distinctive flavour to food and it is medicinally useful as well, to prevent coughs and colds and aches and pains. Fresh turmeric leaves are widely used in India, mainly along the coastal regions, where almost every backyard will have a patch of turmeric growing in it. City dwellers grow it in pots kept out in the sun, on window ledges.Fresh turmeric leaves- these are available usually in te spring months and are used as a tempering, paste or whole in various cuisines.Dried turmeric leaves- In order to increase the shelf life, the tamarind leaves are dried under the sun or commercially with driers. They need to be soaked in water and the extract is then used for culinary preparations.