Homemade Turmeric Powder or Haldi Powder is an authentic Indian spice used in preparing almost all the Indian recipes. It is made from fresh Turmeric Roots or Dried Turmeric. It is easy and quick to prepare. This powder does not involve any roasting process unlike other Homemade Masala Powder.
There are many benefits of preparing spices at home. Readymade spices which are easily available in the market are of poor quality and many companies prepare it by adding colour and other impurities. By preparing the spices at home, you get assurance that homemade spices are free from any type of adulteration and synthetic colours. Homemade Spices have natural taste and colour. So practice and make habit of preparing homemade spices and use it in your foods.
Today we are going to prepare Turmeric Powder which we generally refer as Haldi Powder. There are two ways of preparing the turmeric powder. One is by using fresh turmeric roots and the other is by using dry turmeric. Dry haldi can be bought from the markets which are easily available. This market bought dry haldi can also have adulteration. However purchasing dry haldi to prepare haldi powder is atleast better than purchasing it from readymade haldi powder.
Here I will be sharing the process of making the Haldi Powder by both the ways. Preparing the haldi by using fresh turmeric roots involves many steps such as washing, boiling, drying and grinding. Turmeric Roots looks similar to ginger so don’t confuse on it. This process takes about one week. However the turmeric powder that we prepare by this process is the most authentic one. While preparing the haldi by using dry haldi takes only few minutes and involves only grinding process.
Since the process of preparing the haldi powder from fresh turmeric powder takes more time, so most people prefer to skip the process of boiling and drying of fresh turmeric roots. In such case, people prefer to use dry turmeric which is directly blended to prepare Homemade Turmeric Powder.
One important thing that you have to follow is that you must use high power mixer grinder to blend the turmeric. It is because turmeric are hard and they require much force to grind. Also do not blend the turmeric at one stretch or else it will over heat the mixer grinder. Take break of 1-2 minutes in between while blending. During the break open the lid of the jar and keep mixing the masala powder regularly.
Fresh Turmeric Roots has very small self-life. So if you are using fresh turmeric roots to prepare the haldi powder then immediately dry the turmeric and then blend it when it is still crispy. If you have very less time and cannot wait for a week to dry the turmeric, then use market bought dried turmeric.
- Preparing Turmeric Powder from Fresh Turmeric Roots:
Take the Fresh Turmeric Roots and wash them properly. Boil the Turmeric Roots in water for about 45 minutes under low to medium flame. After boiling, drain the water and then allow it too cool down completely. Cut the turmeric roots into small pieces. Allow it to dry. Dry the roots for at least a week. Dry the turmeric till is very crisp or else the haldi powder may get spoiled very quickly. When it completely dries up, the roots will shrink. Transfer them to mixer grinder jar. Blend it into smooth and fine powder. Sieve the blended powder and then grind the leftover again into smooth powder. Cool the masala and then store it in air tight container.
- Preparing Turmeric Powder from Dried Turmeric:
Take the dried turmeric in mixer grinder jar. Blend it into fine powder. Sieve the powder and grind the leftover again till you get smooth powder. Allow the powder to cool completely and then transfer it to air tight container.
Turmeric Powder is not only used as spice in Indian kitchen but also used for many health benefits. It also has many medicinal properties:
- Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties which help in healing cold and cough.
- It has anti-bacterial properties which help in healing cuts and burns and protect from infection.
- Turmeric has many medicinal benefits. Many skin ointments, toothpaste, etc. have turmeric in them which help in treating skin and teeth problems. It is also used to prepare many beauty products also.
- Turmeric acts as a strong antioxidant which plays a very important role in cancer treatment, heart disease and many other diseases also
- It boosts the immune system and also helps in regulating blood pressure.
- It is used as a natural dye since it has natural colour.
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You can try our other Homemade Masala Powder,
Let’s begin preparing Homemade Turmeric Powder……
Homemade Turmeric Powder/Homemade Haldi Powder
Equipments:
- Mortar & Pestle
- High Power Mixer Grinder
Ingredients:
- 500 grams Fresh Turmeric Roots (or Dried Turmeric)
Instructions:
Preparing Turmeric Powder from Fresh Turmeric Roots:
- Take the Fresh Turmeric Roots and wash them to remove the dirt’s from the roots. Use a soft brush to remove the dirt. Wash the roots 2-3 times.
- Transfer the cleaned Turmeric Roots to a pan and boil for 45 minutes under medium flame.
- After boiling drain the water. When the turmeric roots completely cools down, chop them into small pieces.
- Use kitchen towel to soak the excess water from the roots.
- Spread the chopped turmeric in a plate and dry under sun for continuous 7 days.
- After the turmeric gets completely dried, it has to be grinded.
- Transfer the dried turmeric into mixer grinder and grind it. Use high power mixer grinder to grind the turmeric.
- After blending, sieve the turmeric powder using sieve to get the fine powder.
- Take the leftover into mixer grinder and grind it again. Sieve it again. Repeat the process till all the turmeric is finely powdered.
- Take out the masala powder in a plate and allow it to cool.
- After the Turmeric Powder cools completely, transfer it into air tight container. Homemade Turmeric Powder is ready to use.
- Store the Homemade Haldi Powder in cool and dry place. Use it to make different recipes at home.
Preparing Turmeric Powder from Dried Turmeric:
- Take the dried turmeric and break them into small pieces with the help of mortar and pestle.
- Keep these broken pieces of turmeric in sun for a day to dry.
- After drying the turmeric, transfer them into mixer grinder jar. Use high power mixer grinder which can handle hard materials like dried haldi.
- Grind to prepare fine and smooth powder. Since the material is hard, grind in intervals by switching off the grinder. This is done to avoid over heating of mixer grinder.
- While blending, in between mix the powder with spoon and again grind it.
- Now using a sieve, sieve the powdered turmeric to separate the leftover big turmeric materials.
- Take the leftover again in the mixer grinder to grind it. Sieve it again. Repeat the process till fine and smooth powder is obtained.
- Transfer the smooth powder into a plate and allow it to cool.
- After it cools down completely, transfer it to air tight container and use the masala for many months.
- Store the Homemade Turmeric Powder in cool and dry place. Use it in your favourite recipes to add flavour to it.
Notes:
- Dry the turmeric roots properly before grinding or else it may get spoiled very quickly after making the powder.
- To prepare the Turmeric Powder, use high power mixer grinder only which can handle such hard material. Also do not blend the turmeric at one stretch or else it will over heat the mixer grinder. Take break while blending.
- To prepare fine and smooth powder, sieve the blended powder. Grind the leftover again into smooth powder. Follow this process till fine powder is obtained.
- Store the Turmeric Powder in an air tight container after it gets completely cooled after grinding. It can be used for few months if stored in a packed container.
- Also for storing the masala powder for long time, store it in glass jar rather than plastic container. Do not use wet spoon for the masala.
