Tumeric Collection

Turmeric powder, SEM
Turmeric powder, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Turmeric is a deep yellow spice made from the dried and ground rhizomes of turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Turmeric Root, widely grown in the tropics as a spice and food colourant, used in curries
PM-10594 Turmeric Root, widely grown in the tropics as a spice and food colourant, used in curries. Curcuma longa Pat Morris contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) crop, with irrigator system watering field, Gundelpet, Karnataka, India, September

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) crop, growing in field, Gundelpet, Karnataka, India, September

Raw prawns sprinkled with tumeric

Square heaps of dried tumeric, cumin, cloves, seven spice, Nigella, fenugreek, five spice, coriander and green cardamoms seeds

Ingredients and equipment used to make a Prawn and Mango Curry, including: ginger, fenugreek, anise, mango powder, tumeric, mustard seeds and coriander

Kasturi Turmeric (Curcuma aromatica) tuberous rootstock, Trivandrum, Kerala, India

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) flowering, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

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Discover the vibrant world of Turmeric (Curcuma longa). Widely grown in tropical regions like India and Malaysia, this versatile spice and food colorant adds a golden hue and rich flavor to curries. In fields of Gundelpet, Karnataka, irrigation systems water the lush Turmeric crops, while in other parts of India, the aromatic Kasturi Turmeric (Curcuma aromatica) thrives. From fresh turmeric root to dried powder, this golden spice is a staple in many kitchens. Sprinkle it on raw prawns or blend it into a fragrant Prawn and Mango Curry with ingredients like ginger, fenugreek, anise, mango powder, and mustard seeds. Square heaps of turmeric, cumin, cloves, seven spice, Nigella, fenugreek, five spice, coriander, and green cardamoms seeds await at the spice market. The beauty of turmeric doesn't stop at its culinary uses; its stunning flowers bloom in places like Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo, adding a splash of color to the landscape.