Kachhi Haldi (Fresh Turmeric)

Kachhi Haldi (Fresh Turmeric) – Description

Scientific Name: Curcuma longa
Family: Zingiberaceae (Ginger family)

🌿 Description:

Kachhi Haldi, also known as Fresh Turmeric Root, is a rhizome (underground stem) similar in shape to ginger but has a bright orange-yellow color inside.
The outer skin is light brown to yellowish, and the inner flesh is deep golden or orange.
It has a strong earthy aroma and a slightly bitter, peppery taste.

🍽️ Culinary Uses:

• Used in curries, pickles, and chutneys for color and flavor.

• Often added to golden milk (haldi doodh) and herbal teas.

• In some regions, it’s used in vegetable dishes or haldi ki sabzi (a winter delicacy).

• Can also be dried and powdered to make regular turmeric powder.

💛 Nutritional Value:

• Rich in Curcumin (a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound)

• Contains Iron, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Potassium

• High in antioxidants

💪 Health Benefits:

• Helps boost immunity and fight infections

• Supports joint and bone health

• Aids digestion and liver detoxification

• Has anti-inflammatory and healing properties