Turmeric Recipes
Browse our collection of recipes featuring turmeric. Each recipe has been kitchen-tested and includes detailed instructions.
42 Recipes
Using turmeric
Indian Yogurt Sheet Pan Chicken
A sheet pan chicken dinner marinated in yogurt and warm spices, roasted with cauliflower and onions.
Jalebi
Bright orange, pretzel-like spirals of fermented batter, deep-fried until crispy, and immediately dunked in warm saffron-infused sugar syrup. Shatteringly crunchy and intensely sweet.
Immune Boosting Soup
A golden, aromatic soup loaded with garlic, ginger, turmeric, and tender chicken. Designed to support your immune system with every warming spoonful.
Golden Milk Latte
A warm, soothing latte made with turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, and frothed milk. An ancient Ayurvedic drink that calms, heals, and warms from the inside out.
Indonesian Soto Ayam
A golden, turmeric-infused Indonesian chicken soup with shredded chicken, glass noodles, rice cakes, hard-boiled eggs, and a shower of fried shallots. Aromatic, nourishing, and deeply comforting.
Malaysian Chicken Satay
Tender chicken skewers marinated in lemongrass, turmeric, and cumin, grilled until charred and smoky. Dunked in a creamy, spiced peanut dipping sauce.
Banh Xeo
Golden, crispy rice flour crepes stuffed with shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts. Wrap pieces in lettuce with fresh herbs for the ultimate Vietnamese street food experience.
Tandoori Chicken Legs
Chicken legs marinated in spiced yogurt and roasted until charred and smoky. A simplified take on the classic Indian tandoori that delivers bold flavor at home.
Toor Dal Tadka
Comforting split pigeon peas cooked until creamy and finished with a fragrant tadka of mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried chilies. An everyday staple across India.
Pork Vindaloo
A bold, fiery curry from Goa where tender pork is braised in a pungent sauce of vinegar, dried chilies, garlic, and warming spices. Hot, tangy, and utterly addictive.
Vada Pav
Mumbai's beloved street burger—a crispy, spiced potato fritter (vada) stuffed inside a soft bread roll (pav) with garlic chutney and fried green chilies.
Indian Jeera Aloo
A simple skillet of cumin-scented potatoes that works as a side, breakfast, or light main with yogurt and flatbread.
Poha
Light and fluffy flattened rice flakes tossed with onions, peanuts, curry leaves, and turmeric. A popular Maharashtrian breakfast that comes together in minutes.
Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)
The ultimate Indian comfort food — succulent chicken pieces marinated in yogurt and spices, simmered in a luscious, buttery tomato sauce enriched with cream and aromatic spices.
Chicken Biryani
A celebratory Indian rice dish with layers of aromatic basmati rice and marinated spiced chicken, steamed together with saffron and fried onions.
Classic Indian Dal
A staple of Indian home cooking, this creamy dal features red lentils simmered until tender and finished with a fragrant tadka of cumin, garlic, and dried chilies. Nourishing, affordable, and deeply satisfying.
Masala Dosa
A golden, paper-thin fermented rice crepe wrapped around a fragrant spiced potato filling. South India's most iconic breakfast and street food.
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken marinated in a vibrant mixture of yogurt, lemon, and tandoori spices, then roasted at high heat until charred and smoky. The iconic red-hued Indian classic.
Goan Fish Curry
A vibrant Goan-style fish curry with firm white fish simmered in a tangy, spiced coconut sauce with tamarind, turmeric, and fresh curry leaves.
Kerala Fish Curry
Firm fish simmered in a fiery red sauce of coconut oil, Kashmiri chilies, tamarind, and kokum. A signature dish of Kerala coastal cooking.
Mansaf
Jordan's grand national dish—tender lamb cooked in a tangy jameed (dried yogurt) sauce, served over flatbread and rice. A dish of hospitality and celebration in Jordanian culture.
Chicken Korma
Tender chicken in a luxurious cashew-cream sauce with warm spices. The gentlest of Indian curries with the deepest of flavors.
Fesenjan
An exquisite Persian stew of chicken simmered in a rich, velvety sauce of ground walnuts and pomegranate molasses. Sweet, sour, and nutty—it's one of the world's great dishes.
Red Lentil Dal
Red lentils cooked until silky smooth with cumin, turmeric, ginger, and tomatoes, finished with a fragrant tadka of mustard seeds and curry leaves. A nourishing Indian staple.
Chicken Tikka Skewers
Yogurt-marinated chicken cubes loaded with Indian spices and grilled until charred. The foundation of tikka masala, and delicious all on its own.
Indian Paneer Bhurji
A fast North Indian-style paneer scramble with onion, tomato, peas, and warming spices that works for breakfast or dinner.
Prawn Malai Curry
Plump prawns simmered in a delicate, creamy coconut milk sauce with green chilies and a touch of sugar. A Bengali classic that is subtle yet deeply satisfying.
Chicken Shawarma
Middle Eastern-inspired chicken marinated in yogurt and warm spices, roasted until golden. Serve in pita with garlic sauce for the ultimate wrap.
Slow Cooker Butter Chicken
Tender chicken simmered all day in a velvety tomato-cream sauce with warm Indian spices. Set it and forget it for restaurant-quality butter chicken.
Chicken Korma
A gentle, aromatic curry where chicken simmers in a velvety sauce of cashew paste, yogurt, and warming spices. Rich and mild, perfect for those who prefer less heat.
Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
Coconut-marinated chicken skewers grilled until charred and served with a rich peanut dipping sauce. A Thai street food favorite made at home.
Indian Paneer Tikka Sheet Pan
A sheet pan version of paneer tikka with yogurt-spiced paneer, peppers, and onions roasted until browned at the edges and ready for wraps, bowls, or a simple dinner plate.
Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Soup
A silky, golden soup blending roasted carrots, turmeric, and coconut milk into a naturally anti-inflammatory bowl. Comforting, vibrant, and packed with healing spices.
Vegan Chickpea Curry
Chickpeas simmered in a fragrant coconut milk sauce with tomatoes, spinach, and warming Indian spices. A one-pot vegan dinner that is deeply satisfying and nourishing.
Mango Pickle (Aam ka Achar)
Raw green mangoes preserved in a fiery blend of mustard oil, fenugreek, mustard seeds, and red chili. A pungent, bold condiment that lasts for months.
Golden Milk
A warming, anti-inflammatory drink made with turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, and creamy milk. This ancient Ayurvedic remedy has become a beloved modern wellness drink.
Aloo Gobi
Tender potatoes and cauliflower florets cooked with cumin, turmeric, ginger, and tomatoes until golden and coated in a fragrant spice mixture. A beloved Indian home-cooking staple.
Tandoori Grilled Chicken
Chicken legs marinated in a spiced yogurt blend and grilled until charred and vibrantly red. The bold flavors of a tandoor oven re-created on your backyard grill.
Red Lentil Soup
A quick and nourishing red lentil soup spiced with cumin and turmeric, blended until silky smooth.
Moong Dal
Gentle, easy-to-digest split mung beans cooked until silky smooth with turmeric and finished with a light cumin-garlic temper. A comfort food for all ages.
Satay Ayam
Tender, turmeric-marinated chicken skewers grilled until charred and served with a creamy, spicy peanut dipping sauce. The quintessential Southeast Asian appetizer.
Tofu Scramble
Crumbled tofu seasoned with turmeric, nutritional yeast, and vegetables for a plant-based scramble that looks and tastes like eggs. A vegan breakfast staple.