Turmeric

Turmeric
Turmeric is an essential ingredient in Indian Cooking. Fresh Turmeric is available only in this season.
It is available from November to March.

How to use in cooking 
Peel the skin, slice and cut into small pieces or crush it.
You can even grind in mortar and pestle.
Add a thin slice of turmeric in a mixer jar with other spices or coconut or tomato while making sambar and sabji.
You can even grate it.

How to make Turmeric Powder
Wash and Peel the skin of raw turmeric, cut into slices.
Sun dry for 2 - 3 days .
After it is completely dry, grind in a mixer jar to a fine powder.
Sieve and store fine powder in an airtight container.

Note
You can store raw turmeric in refrigerator for 2 - 3 weeks.