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37 Turmeric Recipes for Vegetables, Meats, and More

Turmeric is an essential, mildly-flavored ingredient popular in Indian and Middle Eastern dishes.
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We love turmeric for its versatility—evidenced in these 37 recipes.

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    Spiced Lamb Tagine

    You don’t need a tagine, a conical earthenware pot typically from Morocco, to make this warming, fragrant, tender lamb stew.

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    Turmeric Rice Salad with Roasted Brussels Sprouts

    Pack the various components—sautéed rice, dressing, and cranberry-herb mixture—separately if transporting for a potluck. Dress and assemble just before serving.

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    Turmeric Yogurt Dip

    Vigorously squeezing the cucumbers to remove as much water as possible helps to concentrate their flavor and creates a thicker dip.

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    Coconut-Turmeric Relish

    It’s sweet, spicy, and tart—and we have four ways to use it.

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    Iced Turmeric Latte

    Not for nothing, but this super-healthy latte is also delicious heated up.

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    Gluten-Free Coconut Turmeric Pie

    This recipe is inspired by the flavors found in the traditional Ayurvedic Indian drink haldi doodh, made with milk, turmeric, and honey. It's also gluten- and dairy-free.

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    Yellow Chicken Adobo

    Though widely accepted as the national dish of the Philippines, no two adobos are the same. This one calls for an unapologetic amount of turmeric, which has a somewhat bitter, definitely earthy flavor, and those deep, dark notes are backed up by charred coconut.

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