subject: The Curry And Turmeric [print this page] Once you get used to the taste, it is hard not having her in the kitchen. It also has curious and important health implications.
This plant has been cultivated for over 2000 years and, interestingly, at first thought it was a variety of saffron. Therefore, the Arabs named it kourkoum, which in their language means just saffron.
It tastes sweet, but leaves a bitter taste and pungent. Can acquire the root plant but also dry powder, which is easier to cook.
And, when you use it, add small amounts to keep the whole dish bitter. Number of quality recipes could make from it.
In recent years there have been serious studies extolling virtues very special:
Alzheimer's, because apparently, cur cumin could be effective in preventing this disease, but also to help control it once it appears.
Anti-cancer: A study by the U.S. Cancer Society says that cur cumin, which gives it its yellow color, could prevent malignant cells grow causing melanoma.
Against joint pain: For its anti-inflammatory power, could also be very effective in improving the discomfort of joint diseases such as osteoarthritis and arthritis.
Apparently, turmeric may also help control the extra kilos as long as you follow a balanced diet according to the needs of each. We encourage you to once a week; include a recipe that includes it, such as those outlined below.
Curry Rice: Prepare cutting, chopping onions and saute two. At the same time two apples peeled and cut into cubes. Is added to the onions and incorporates a teaspoon of curry. Chicken stock is added, which can be prepared in advance with this animal offal or tetra brik buying already on sale in supermarkets and hypermarkets, and allowed to warm, when boiling add the rice and prawns and simmer until rice is done. When rice is tender turn off the heat and adds cream.
This dish is very rich in carbohydrates (you can also use brown rice and be equally tasty), should take a fatty fish (tuna, salmon) or a beef steak as main course.
