Turmeric

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a perennial herbaceous plant genus with yellow flowers and large leaves from the ginger family (Zingiberaceae). It is also known as Indian saffron. Its homeland is South Asia. Turmeric is also used as a colorant in dyeing silk fabrics and thin leathers and in henna application. At the same time, turmeric paper was used instead of litmus paper in the past. To be used as a spice, the dark yellow root stalks of the turmeric plant must be cleaned, boiled in water and dried, and ground. The resulting spice is also used instead of saffron. It is added as a condiment to fish soup, rice, cold cuts and various vegetable dishes. It is used in the famous Spanish dish called "paella" made from seafood and in the Indian "curry" sauce.