Turmeric
Botanical name: Curcuma longa L.
Vernacular name: ?????? (Arishina)
Habit: Herb
Used for: Thambuli
Parts used: Rhizome
Recipe: A small slice of rhizome is dry roasted for 2 to 3 minutes. Add grated coconut, chilli, tamarind and blended into paste by adding desired amount of water. Add butter milk, jaggery and mix it well. Then it is subjected to seasoning with little cumin & mustard to have with rice or as a Thambuli drink.
Medicinal properties: Detoxification, Antitussive
