Turmeric Recipes Wanted (ingredients, chicken breast, lentils, carrots)

[sll3454]

What do you like to do with turmeric?

So far I have used it with lentils, with rice, and in butternut squash soup. Today I will try it with beans and barley.

I'm interested in trying other ways of using it, also.

[Corn-fused]

It is good in most any hot dishes you make. If you use it in dishes with pepper then it will also give it the best nutritional and anti-inflammatory effect. I also use it a lot when I make scrambled eggs dishes with onions, mushrooms, spinach, pepper, etc. I put it in my homemade chicken soups and chili.

I even mix it in oatmeal sometimes with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, ground cloves, etc.

I also sometimes add it to my spinach and blueberry smoothies.

[yellowsnow]

Interesting topic. I have tasted turmeric and I have a hard time thinking of things I eat that turmeric would enhance. I have been making dog treats with turmeric, pepper, and coconut oil for years. I have tasted them too(all human ingredients) and they taste OK but not something I would just sit down and eat!

[Almrausch]

In any daal/lentil/bean soup or some of the vegetable subzi/ curry dishes.I usually add turmeric also in parathas,Indian spiced meatballs,keema Shepherd's Pie.

What is also tasty melting butter in a pot ,adding turmeric,salt,black pepper,fry for a second,add thin chicken breast pieces,fry on both sides,add thinly sliced red Bell pepper,a bit of water and let simmer til done.Served with basmati rice.Delicious and pretty to look at.

[Corn-fused]

Originally Posted by yellowsnow

Interesting topic. I have tasted turmeric and I have a hard time thinking of things I eat that turmeric would enhance. I have been making dog treats with turmeric, pepper, and coconut oil for years. I have tasted them too(all human ingredients) and they taste OK but not something I would just sit down and eat!

I am not a fan of the taste of turmeric either that is why I hide it in hot dishes, stir fries, smoothies, etc and I don't use too much of it either so it doesn't overpower a dish. I use it mostly for its anti-inflammatory benefits so I just try to add it to as many dishes as possible where I am also using pepper.

[cb2008]

Turmeric needs to be used in small amounts and cooked properly or it will taste bitter Done properly it adds flavor and taste.

[DontH8Me]

I add turmeric to my homemade chicken soup/broth. It gives it a lovely color.

Turmeric can go in smoothies too - blend in with apple, pear, and lemon for a good cleanse.

[jade408]

I like it with beans, in dishes with cumin, in a tea with ginger, with tomatoes.

[Gorges]

Most Indian fried cabbage dishes have quite a bit of turmeric. We love this for a side dish.

[sayulita]

ETHIOPIAN VEGETABLE STEW
Serves four as an entrée, 6-8 as a side dish.

2 med. to large potatoes
2 carrots
2 yellow onions
¼ head cabbage
Handful fresh green beans
5-8 cloves garlic, minced
2-3 TB vegetable oil

2 tsp. Ground ginger
2 tsp. Turmeric
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. Black pepper
2 C. water

Cut vegetables into bite size pieces (cabbage can be larger as it wilts so much). Throw into a pot with the oil and add the spices and the water.
Bring to a boil and simmer covered, stirring occasionally, about 30-40 minutes until potatoes are tender.
Adjust seasonings and serve hot. Delicious served with cottage cheese and a green salad tossed with a lemon vinaigrette.