Turmeric: Keeping the world Haldi

In this episode, our 2Gs, the Gourmands & Geeks, Sadaf and Archit are exploring the original antiseptic, the spice that gave the west their favourite healthy Latte - turmeric or Desi Haldi. They discuss:-The origin, history and cultural references of turmeric-How is the best turmeric produced and what are the best ways to consume it?-What is the science and economics behind turmeric?-What are its medical benefits?-What are some kitchen hacks that can help you utilize it better?So, sit back and relax, remember your grandparents, stir up a glass of Haldi Doodh or Turmeric Latte and listen to this episode and understand how our humble Haldi is advancing healthy living, globally.Important links to geek out more:Video: Turmeric | How Does it Grow? | True Food TVBook: A Historical Dictionary of Indian Food by KT AchayaBook: The Flavour of Spice by Marryam ReshiiArticle: The world now swears by turmeric. So why are some Indian communities loath to use it? Via Scroll.inArticle: Erode’s unique turmeric gets a GI tag by Nahla Nainar | The HinduResearch Paper: Turmeric means “yellow” in BengaliYou can follow Sadaf Hussain & Archit Puri on their Instagram handle:@sadaf_hussain @thehustlinggluttonYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

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In the Naan-Curry Podcast, we explore the rich heritage of food in India one dish at a time. The conversation, seasoned with enjoyable anecdotes, will give you a historical perspective on the evolution of food in the country and dive deep into the economics that shaped its consumption. Sadaf is an author, chef and MasterChef India Finalist and Archit is a researcher, consultant and writes on behavioral sciences and economics. Tune in to new episodes every Wednesday, starting from 28 October.