Last Spring I planted a few fresh turmeric roots in a pot in the greenhouse and I was pleased that they grew into this attractive looking plant.
So now in the depths of Winter inside the greenhouse I was curious to see what was underneath the plant. It will survive quite well if protected from the frost and kept cool and dry.
So there were plenty of roots down to the bottom of the pot.
and many of the roots had fattened up into these thicker roots.
Quite brittle and easy to snap off I took a few of these turmeric roots indoors. I separated and re-potted the other plants so they will grow away in the Spring.
Meanwhile back indoors (and wearing gloves to protect from the staining) I peeled and chopped these three little Turmeric roots.
Added a spoonful of honey and ground them in a pestle and mortar into a paste. Optional ingredients that can also be added here are ground black pepper and fresh ginger root.
Turmeric has been used for centuries as a powerful medicine. It contains anti-inflammatory properties and is used for the relief of joint pain and arthritis.
Just added a cupful of hot milk and some hot tea from the teapot.. and hey presto! A lovely, soothing, warming Winter drink.
6 Comments:
this is interesting...we, the asian normally use the roots and the leaves as cooking ingredients...and also as remedial herbs
Wow Matron, I never thought of using tumeric this way in a tea. I always use it to flavour stews and sauces and in some other savoury dishes and stir-fry rice.
Apparently it is also good for irritable bowels...
Hi matron, you are always ready to try out something new!I have recently been recommended to use turmeric for my sinus?!I think it is the anti inflammatory properties which I think are relevant.
Intrigued! Where did you get your turmeric roots to start with, were they standard culinary roots or "for growing" ones?
Lee - a very kind blogger sent them to me, they are fresh ones you find in either Chinese or Indian shops.
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