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• Turmeric root can be eaten plain. All you need to do is wash it in running cold water to remove any dirt or debris and peel the skin off with a knife. You can eat it raw.
• Turmeric powder can be added to your salad dressings to provide an orange-yellow hue. Turmeric root can also be used in salads. For this purpose, peel and chop fresh turmeric root and add it to any salad.
• You can mix brown rice with raisins and cashews and season it with turmeric, cumin, and coriander.
• Chopped turmeric root can be added to sandwiches to provide flavor, without being overpowering.
• You can prepare a creamy, low-calorie dip by mixing some turmeric and dried onion with some mayonnaise, salt, and pepper. This can be served with raw cauliflower, celery, sweet pepper, jicama, and broccoli florets.
• Turmeric powder is delicious with sautéed apples and steamed cauliflower or green beans and onions. Turmeric is a great spice to flavor lentils.
• Not just curries, turmeric powder can also greatly complement different kinds of soups. You can also add peeled and chopped turmeric to soups.
• Turmeric can be used to prepare a delicious dish with cauliflower. Cut cauliflower florets into half and sauté with turmeric for 5 minutes. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste after removing from the heat.
• Fresh turmeric root can be added to your favorite smoothie. Blend a peeled turmeric root with other fresh fruits and vegetables to make a delicious and healthy smoothie.
• You can also mix turmeric with castor oil for a brilliant skin detox. Or even use it as an acne gel or a soothing face mask.