In India, vegetarian or non-vegetarian, dish is incomplete without turmeric powder. It is also used in skin care products and wide range of medicinal uses.
It is used in making spices and masala which are used in making curries, stews, gravies etc. and it is also used in tea masala, candy & ice cream ingredients, honey mixture and oil. Odour and flavour: It has a strong aroma and pungent flavour