A cherished cousin of ginger, is the main spice in the curry. Bright orange-yellow in colour with a heady fragrance, turmeric has a unique earthy taste with a touch of citrusy bitterness and numbing punch of pepper. Coined as the most powerful spices of all, haldi is every household’s go-to-fix for a variety of cuisines and health problems too. Turmeric (haldi) is used in most Indian dishes. Imparts rich look to your dishes. It is used in canned beverages, baked products, dairy products, ice cream, yogurt, yellow cakes, orange juice, biscuits, popcorn colour, cereals, sauces, gelatines, etc. It is a significant ingredient in most commercial curry powders.