How To Make Turmeric Powder

Jump To Recipe

Jump To Video

I am not sure if this should be called a recipe. I have some leftover fresh turmeric from my previous recipe: Eggs Benedict Don Fit For A Queen. So, I thought why not turn them into powder. Turmeric is largely used in Indian and South East Asian cuisines; from stews to marinades to even beverages. It has that pungent earthy bitter aromatic with a peppery spicy taste.

---

Ingredients:

• Fresh Turmeric

---

Equipment:

• Oven

• Spice Grinder

---

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 100 degrees celsius or 212 fahrenheit.

2. Peel the fresh turmeric with a spoon.

3. *Wear gloves while doing so.*

4. Coarsely slice the peeled fresh turmeric to about the same thickness.

5. Transfer onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

6. Wack into the oven and bake for 1.5 to 2 hrs or until the turmeric has dried completely. They should be crispy as well.

7. Transfer into a spice grinder and blitz until powder forms.

8. *You can pass the powder thru' a fine sieve to ensure no large chunks.*

9. Store in a sterilized jar.

10. I like to keep them in the freezer for a prolonged period of time.

From fresh...

To dry...

---

Recipe Video: