Fresh turmeric: how to use it

In form, turmeric resembles ginger. However from the inside, it offers a very nice orange color a bit like a carrot.

Turmeric is best known in the West for its medical benefits. It is more often consumed in the form of capsules. Have you discovered turmeric and are you passionate about it? Let me offer you the object of your passion.

Turmeric does not only have medical benefits. It will seduce you even more through its multiple uses. here is how to use fresh turmeric.

Cleaning rhizomes

Several recipes can be made from fresh turmeric. But before you use it for your meals or juices, here’s what you need to do.

Rinse your rhizomes and scrape them with a knife. You can also peel them. After cleaning them from their skin, you use a grater or you crush them with a machine.

Turmeric cleanses itself like ginger. But before doing so, be sure to wear gloves. Either strong gloves or two thin gloves. This is to prevent its orange color from remaining on your hands for several days.

I had this problem the first time I cleaned my turmeric rhizomes. It was terrible, but hey, I learned my lesson. So I share it with you.

Utensils used should be washed well with salt and lemon; or lemon with baking soda. Preferably avoid plastic containers. The color will ruin them for good, Use glass utensils instead.

Fresh turmeric is different from turmeric powder (dried) or turmeric capsule. I find it more aroma.

Fresh turmeric for beauty

For the face

If you have spots on your face, you can remove them by using turmeric regularly.

You will need:

• 2 tablespoons of previously crushed turmeric
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of honey

Preparation and application

Pour all the ingredients into a bowl and mix everything together. Let stand for a moment.

To apply turmeric to your face, use a brush, and apply to the face. From the inside to the outside of the face, apply it generously.

Olive oil will allow the virtues of turmeric to work well. As for honey, it softens your face.

This face mask gives you a radiant, illuminated complexion. But in addition it attenuates and makes disappear in the long run black spots and other scars on the face.

For very dry skin

You can use turmeric together with other items as exfoliators for your heels and dead skin.

You will need:

• 1 tablespoon of turmeric
• 1 teaspoon of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of sugar or salt depending on your preference

Application

Mix them. Scrub your heels and dead skin. Turmeric acts here as an exfoliant (3).

Against stretch marks

For most women, stretch marks appear during pregnancy. It’s a little sad to see her beautiful young body transform. For my part, I used organic turmeric at the beginning of pregnancy and I did not have any stretch marks at all.

It was grandma’s advice and it saved my beauty. But I just saw on videos that turmeric doesn’t just prevent stretch marks. He eliminates them. So if you have it, whether it is on the stomach, thighs, arms, do not hesitate to switch to turmeric.

You will need:

• 2 tablespoons turmeric
• Half a lemon (juice)
• Olive oil

Preparation and application

Combine the ingredients in a bowl. Go over the stretch marks. Be careful with your outfit, wear clothes similar in color to the dark orange color of turmeric to avoid stains.

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Hair dye with fresh turmeric

As much as you can use fresh turmeric for dyeing your laundry, you can also use it for dyeing your hair. Read our article on organic turmeric. We have written a recipe for a beautiful hair shade for you.

Tincture with fresh turmeric

It’s summer and it’s time to put on very beautiful colors, shimmering colors, living colors, colors that stimulate happiness, freedom. Why not try a turmeric tincture?

The beautiful orange color of turmeric will give your laundry a beautiful shine. It will be an opportunity not only to learn, but to do magical things for yourself.

You can have fun doing this with your child as well. It is also a question for him to learn, have fun and open up to a world of discovery.

You will therefore need:

• 6 cups of water
• 2 tbsp crushed fresh turmeric
• 1/2 cup salt
• 1 white or very light colored cloth to dye
• 1 non-stick saucepan or 1 ceramic utensil

Preparation

• Put the water and salt on the fire. When the water is boiling, reduce to low heat and soak your white laundry in it for 1 hour. The salt will make it easier to fix the turmeric dye on your laundry.
• After 1 hour of time, remove your laundry and set it aside.
• Use the pulped turmeric. Stir it into the water that was used to soak the laundry. Boil this mixture for 15 minutes. Put out the fire.
• Using a wooden spoon, soak your laundry in the water-turmeric solution. Use the wooden ladle to properly place the laundry in this water. Make sure that all parts of the laundry are covered by this water.

After 30 minutes you can check the dyeing of your laundry. It is first of all a very beautiful yellow color if you have soaked a white cotton cloth. You can put the laundry back in until it takes on the shade that suits you best.

But take care to place the laundry in the liquid, to allow total immersion. Thus, all parts of the laundry will have the same color.

When you’re happy with the shade, rinse your laundry in cold water and hang to dry. Keep the rest of the turmeric water solution in the refrigerator for another tincture.

To read: 15 benefits of Moringa

In the kitchen

Fresh turmeric cake recipe

You will need:

• 120 grams of flour
• 10 grams of sugar (according to your taste)
• 1 whole lemon
• 2 teaspoons of turmeric
• 1 pinch of salt
• 10 cl olive oil
• 1 small cup of milk or water
• 1 baking powder

Preparation

• Combine the flour, sugar and baking powder in a utensil.
• In another container, bring your milk (or water) and turmeric to a boil. Add your pinch of salt. Heat for a few minutes so that the turmeric incorporates more easily into the flour. Let your solution cool.
• Then use a colander and a spoon. Collect the turmeric juice. Make sure to squeeze the turmeric well to collect all the juice. Pour the turmeric milk into the container along with your olive oil containing the flour and the other ingredients.
• Work the dough so that all the elements blend together perfectly.

Use a grater to collect a little zest from your lemon to incorporate into the dough. Finally add the eggs, well beaten beforehand. Work the dough well.

• Induce your baking dish with a little oil (preferably olive) and invert the resulting dough in it. Then put everything in the oven and cook for 25-30 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.

This cake offers you a beautiful dark orange color. Very pretty, something to wow your guests.

Note also that turmeric works very well with piperine (pepper)

Turmeric smoothie

Here is a very hydrating drink for the summer. It is based on turmeric.

Ingredients

You will need:

• 1 banana
• 2 teaspoons of turmeric
• 1 finger of ginger
• 2 carrots
• 1 lemon  
• Some ice cubes

Preparation

Add the ingredients to your blender with some ice cubes for your smoothie.

Avantages

LThe potassium in your banana will help lower high blood pressure. Turmeric will be bioavailable thanks to the ginger that this smoothie contains. ginger prevents mild illnesses and facilitates the permeability of turmeric.

Fill up on beta carotene, antioxidants and vitamins with carrots. It is an asset for this juice. In addition, they give a rather sweet taste to the smoothie; rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, it is great for aiding your digestion.

Fresh turmeric juice

You will need:

• 3 pieces of medium turmeric
• ¼ glass of mineral water
• 1 whole lemon (juice)
• Honey according to your convenience

Preparation

• Wash, scrape and peel your curcumas
• Crush them

Use this paste to make your juice. Remember that you need one to two teaspoons of turmeric per day. So avoid excess. From this spoon, add a glass of mineral water, your honey and your lemon juice.

You can add whatever you want to it. Whether it is vegetables, or fruits, etc.

Turmeric is perfect for your home. You can use it in your:

• Rice dishes
• Salads
• Casseroles…

Conclusion

Now you can use your turmeric in any way you can. It is no longer just a food supplement in capsules to alleviate a health problem. It is above all an ally in your dishes, your beauty and beyond.

If you have other uses for turmeric, don’t forget to share it with us. Let us also comment on your experience with turmeric.