Topic: Why so much Turmeric?

[DalPuri]

You wont find ANY traditional recipes that use an equal amount or more of turmeric as the other spices for a curry, so Why is it done in Britain?

Cheers, Frank. 

Hi frank, my wife is Indian and she disagrees.  She says there are many traditional indian dishes that use lots of turmeric such as Poha which is a Maharashtran dish.

Ok, maybe ANY was a bit strong as there are always exceptions. Even myself, i used to make a potato curry(from an anglo indian family recipe) which was loaded with turmeric, but these recipes are few and far between.

[loveitspicy]

You wont find ANY traditional recipes that use an equal amount or more of turmeric as the other spices for a curry, so Why is it done in Britain?

Cheers, Frank. 

Hi frank, my wife is Indian and she disagrees.  She says there are many traditional indian dishes that use lots of turmeric such as Poha which is a Maharashtran dish.

Your wife being Indian should know and she is right - here's my picture of Poha - i love it for breakfast

best, Rich