Ingredients:
- 130 g fresh whole turmeric root
- 3-4 lemons
- 4 Surya Prana Nutrition's Organic Turmeric and Black Pepper with Turmeric Extract capsules
- 3-4 black peppercorns
- 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan Salt or a well sourced sea salt
Leeli Haldi – Preserved Turmeric Root
Leeli Haldi, also known as preserved turmeric root, is a traditional ingredient that has been used for centuries in South Asian cuisine. In many cultures, turmeric is considered to be a sacred spice, and it has been used in Ayurvedic traditions for thousands of years.
The process of preserving turmeric root helps to enhance its flavour and increase its shelf life, making it a convenient and accessible way to incorporate this powerful herb into your diet.
Try our simple recipe and let us know how you get along!
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Method:
- Wash the fresh turmeric root thoroughly and peel.
- Chop into small slices.
- Place the sliced turmeric root into a sterilised 0.5l jar.
- Squeeze the juice out of the fresh lemons and pour over the turmeric root until it is well covered.
- Add the turmeric and black pepper powder (Split open 4 capsules and add the powder), whole peppercorns and Himalayan salt.
- Stir, cover and leave in the fridge. This will keep for 3-4 weeks.
