Turmeric is a cousin of ginger, a perennial plant that is native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Like ginger it is the rhizomes (roots) that are used for cooking and as a medicinal herb. Turmeric is known for giving curry its bright yellow colour. Having successfully grown ginger in my garden, I was very keen to try growing turmeric at home when I saw a plant at the garden centre. Although the plant is subtropical/tropical, it does grow in semi-shade and seems to do reasonably … [Read more...]
Fish Curry with Ginger & Turmeric
I grew my own turmeric and ginger this year and was looking for recipes where they played a bigger role than just a small teaspoonful and found this recipe for Fish Curry with Ginger & Turmeric. It is easy to make and very tasty. Use a firm white fish and add whatever vegetables you have to hand. You can adjust the spiciness to your taste by adding more or less cayenne pepper and chilli. 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion thumb-sized piece of ginger ½ tbsp turmeric 1 tbsp garam masala ½ tsp … [Read more...]
Orange Ginger & Turmeric Winter Tonic
I love that I can still be harvesting fruit in winter with citrus at its peak providing a great hit of vitamin C when we need it most. The orange and yellow fruit help brighten up the garden too. I have grown ginger in a half barrel for a few years now but this was the first year that I also grew turmeric in a pot and was looking for ways to use it. This Orange Ginger & Turmeric Winter Tonic is a great way to enjoy the health benefits of all these ingredients. 1 cup freshly squeezed … [Read more...]