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Haldi Achaar: Quick, Easy Pickled Turmeric

May 10, 2016

Haldi Achaar: Quick, Easy Pickled Turmeric
Haldi Achaar - pickled turmeric

NO DOUBT, THE HOTTEST SPICE THESE DAYS IS TURMERIC.

Warm, earthy, bold in flavor. Healthy for you. But how do you actually eat it? And why should you really? 

Turmeric is a natural anti-inflammatory. In the most basic sense, think of how you feel when you wake up with a sore throat. It hurts to swallow. The tissue in your throat is swollen. 

The curcumin in turmeric helps fight the infection and inflammation. 

An easy way to get fresh turmeric into your day? Pickle it! 

You can find fresh turmeric now in many specialty grocers. In Chicago, I head to Devon Ave. to Fresh Farms International Market or to Whole Foods Market. Grab a bunch, wash it, and peel. Pro tip: Use gloves - my hands were stained yellow for days after this recipe!

Find the full recipe below, and enjoy the benefits of this power food!

xoxo Anupy

Haldi Achaar: Quick, Easy Pickled Turmeric

Ingredients

  • Turmeric, sliced into matchsticks
  • Ginger, sliced into matchsticks
  • Green chile peppers, sliced into matchsticks
  • ½ teaspoon of salt
  • 1 lemon, juiced

Instructions

  1. Use a paring knife to peel the turmeric and ginger to make sure you only scrape off the peels. You may also find white turmeric. I prefer this beautiful yellow-orange variety for pickling.
  2. Slice the peeled turmeric and ginger, as well as the green chile peppers, into matchsticks and put them in a glass container with a lid (like a mason jar).
  3. Add ½ teaspoon of salt and the juice of 1 lemon. You can add more if you like.
  4. Secure the lid and let it pickle in the fridge for 6 days. Be sure to shake it in between so that the turmeric does not dry out. This will last up to a month refrigerated. 

You can eat it as is, or with a plate of Indian food. Also, try adding to sandwiches or salads. It's a fun, delicious way to enjoy your daily turmeric!

We've been eating a piece every morning and once at night in our house. The kids, too. The lemon juice does a lot to balance out the strong, earthy taste from the turmeric. Don't be afraid to let your kids try it! 




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