Turmeric powder is a bright yellow spice powder made of dry Turmeric Rhizomes. Turmeric is useful for its color, flavor, cosmetic, and medical properties. It has a peppery, warm, bitter flavor. It is impossible to think of  Indian food without Turmeric. Turmeric powder is used as a principal ingredient in making curry. It is used to add color and flavor to mustard powder. Turmeric powder should be kept in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark, dry place and should be kept away sunlight. High humidity will cause it to cake. Open to air for long time will cause flavor and aroma loss.

It is also known as Haldi Powder in India.

Health benefits :

Turmeric is an excellent source of Iron, Manganese and Vitamin B6.

Turmeric is useful as an external antibiotic in preventing bacterial infection on wound.

It is an effective remedy for chronic cough and cold and throat irritation.

Turmeric powder is often used to stop the blood run resulting from any small wound or cut of a knife.

The main organ that it treats are the skin, heart, liver and lungs.

It stimulates digestion, boost immunity, and fight allergies.

Whole Black Pepper is like small black pearl filled with flavour. Its the oldest spice known to all. It has a spicy flavor. Its used to flavor food along with salt.You can use it as it is or grind it into fine powder. Fresher the powder better flavor you get. In hindi its called “kala mirchi”.