That´s how most of us know store bought turmeric - as a yellow powder
But it actually comes from a gingerlike root - Curcuma Longa
It starts from a plant like these - the leaves should be dry (mine are not quite yet)
Dig the small roots out to your joy!
Such a delight to see these wonderful "gold from the earth" - as it is known in certain parts of Brazil - sunbathing
For culinary use, I can just smash it, cut it, or grate it into the cooking rice or stews. But if I want to store it in a powder form, I heard, I need to boil, dry, and grate. Some people just sun dry it before grating. In either case, you will be rewarded with bright yellow tainted palms just like Moroccan women.
