Turmeric

mazha · Jul 18th, 2008, 23:18

Something from The Economist:

"Another polyphenol, curcumin, has also been shown to have protective effects. It reduces memory deficits in animals with brain damage. It may be no coincidence that in India, where a lot of curcumin is consumed (it is the substance that makes turmeric yellow), Alzheimer’s disease is rarer than elsewhere."

The whole article is worth reading.

mirjamd · Jul 19th, 2008, 00:05

Interesting article! I like the menu suggestion

I heard before that Alzheimer's disease is rare in India, because people eat a lot of turmeric. But I didn't know that it had been scientifically studied.

Nick-H · Jul 19th, 2008, 00:18

It's enough to make me increase my turmeric intake!

Worth a try

mazha · Jul 19th, 2008, 00:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

It's enough to make me increase my turmeric intake!

Worth a try

Here is the easiest and tastiest way to ingest turmeric:

1) Heat up some (coconut) oil in a pan

2) Add half a teaspoon of turmeric to it

3) Add a teaspoon of pepper, and enough salt

4) Add 1/4 kilo chicken* cut into small pieces

5) Fry for 10-15 minutes

There, you have the quickest Indian dish ever!

Tastes best with free-range country chicken. This dish is given as prasad in temples in Kerala following the Shakteya tradition (during festivals involving animal sacrifice).

*(small pieces of potato/cauliflower if you are vegetarian)

Nick-H · Jul 19th, 2008, 01:00

Thanks for the recipe.

Gives me an idea: I'll add the turmeric to my 'roast chicken masala', which is currently composed of flour, paprika, pepper and a little salt, and sprinkled over the bird after lightly smearing honey on it. The remaining masala is used to thicken the gravy.

mazha · Jul 19th, 2008, 01:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

Thanks for the recipe.

Gives me an idea: I'll add the turmeric to my 'roast chicken masala', which is currently composed of flour, paprika, pepper and a little salt, and sprinkled over the bird after lightly smearing honey on it. The remaining masala is used to thicken the gravy.

Yes, that sounds like a good plan. Usually most masala dishes have turmeric. You have to be careful while adding turmeric, after a certain level, even a little extra can quickly overpower the entire dish with a rather peculiar taste.

You should try the fish fry with that masala, without the honey of course!

mazha · Jul 19th, 2008, 01:07

I forgot to mention the downside of that dish: two days of scrubbing the pan!

federica · Jul 19th, 2008, 01:25

Mmmmm, I like turmeric.

Nick, your chicken masala really needs something of this yellow powder!

mirjamd · Jul 19th, 2008, 01:28

Another idea: Sprinkling some turmeric on your fried egg/omelette. Also add chilli powder, some salt and your brainfood is ready

mazha · Jul 19th, 2008, 01:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by mirjamd

Another idea: Sprinkling some turmeric on your fried egg/omelette. Also add chilli powder, some salt and your brainfood is ready

Try adding some grated coconut as well!

mirjamd · Jul 19th, 2008, 02:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by mazha

Try adding some grated coconut as well!

I would have never thought of that! But I'll definately give it a try...

crvlvr · Jul 19th, 2008, 02:33

Doesn't turmeric, like most other raw foods, lose its beneficial propertes when cooked?

mirjamd · Jul 19th, 2008, 02:42

I hope not, because turmeric HAS to be cooked. It tastes bad when it is still too raw...

mazha · Jul 19th, 2008, 02:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by crvlvr

Doesn't turmeric, like most other raw foods, lose its beneficial propertes when cooked?

Apparently not, going by the Alzheimer's data. Turmeric is hard to eat raw anyway.

shashank.aggarwal · Jul 19th, 2008, 03:01

A spoon of turmeric powder added in warm glass of milk does wonders when you have aches.

Its also used as an ointment on wounds. Its heated with some other ingredients and then applied on the wound with cotton..

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mazha Back to Lurking Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Somewhere Posts: 232	Turmeric Something from The Economist: "Another polyphenol, curcumin, has also been shown to have protective effects. It reduces memory deficits in animals with brain damage. It may be no coincidence that in India, where a lot of curcumin is consumed (it is the substance that makes turmeric yellow), Alzheimer’s disease is rarer than elsewhere." The whole article is worth reading.

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mirjamd Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 337	Interesting article! I like the menu suggestion I heard before that Alzheimer's disease is rare in India, because people eat a lot of turmeric. But I didn't know that it had been scientifically studied.

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Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,692	Thanks for the recipe. Gives me an idea: I'll add the turmeric to my 'roast chicken masala', which is currently composed of flour, paprika, pepper and a little salt, and sprinkled over the bird after lightly smearing honey on it. The remaining masala is used to thicken the gravy.

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mazha Back to Lurking Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Somewhere Posts: 232	I forgot to mention the downside of that dish: two days of scrubbing the pan!

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federica Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bavaria Posts: 1,084	Mmmmm, I like turmeric. Nick, your chicken masala really needs something of this yellow powder!

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mirjamd Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 337	Another idea: Sprinkling some turmeric on your fried egg/omelette. Also add chilli powder, some salt and your brainfood is ready

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crvlvr Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hollywood Posts: 4,498	Doesn't turmeric, like most other raw foods, lose its beneficial propertes when cooked?

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mirjamd Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 337	I hope not, because turmeric HAS to be cooked. It tastes bad when it is still too raw...

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