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8 Spicy (and Easy!) Recipes with Turmeric for Hair Growth

By Jacqueline Samaroo

There’s no shortage of recipes with turmeric and we think that’s just great! Turmeric has so many benefits not just for healthy hair growth but also for your general health and well-being. It’s a spicy spice with bold color that’s sure to stand out in whichever dish you use it.

If you are a lover of golden milk or turmeric latte recipes, then we’ve got a yummy one in store for you. Plus, our selection includes three variations of smoothie recipes with turmeric. We’ve also got a delicious example of the chicken with turmeric recipes that abound on the internet, as well as a couple of recipes with turmeric and ginger that definitely bring the heat!

Healthy eating is a part of any successful natural hair journey. You need to feed your hair with the vitamins and minerals it needs from the inside and out.

Here’s a list of the 8 turmeric recipes we’ve rounded up for you.

Turmeric is a popular ingredient that’s often used sparingly to add spicy flavor and vibrant color to many-a dish. However, the recipes using turmeric that we have lined up for you feature more than just a pinch of turmeric. They are rich in this hair-healthy ingredient! CLICK TO JUMP TO EACH ONE

1. How to Make Turmeric Powder at Home
2. Turmeric Cauliflower Steaks
3. Roasted Radishes and Carrots with Turmeric
4. Sweet Lemon-Pepper Turmeric Salmon
5. Turmeric Rice
6. Turmeric Chicken Flatbread
7. Golden Milk Turmeric Tea
8. Turmeric Smoothie Recipes (Vegan and No Sugar Added)

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1. How to Make Turmeric Powder at Home

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours

Additional Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes

DIYing your ingredients gives you a sense of control over what you put inside your body. It’s also a good way to ensure you get the best out of your turmeric for hair growth. This super easy method for making your own turmeric powder helps you to do that!

You simply bake cleaned and sliced turmeric for a couple of hours then use your food processor or grinder to turn the slices into powder. The recipe even includes how to dry your turmeric slices in a dehydrator (if you have one) or in a well-ventilated area (takes about 2 weeks).

Once it’s done you have your very own, homemade ingredient for any recipes using turmeric powder!

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2. Turmeric Cauliflower Steaks

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

We expect recipes with turmeric to hit our taste buds with a burst of flavor. This dish is a really good way to add some real zing to your cauliflower!

Start off by frying up some cauliflower steaks in extra virgin olive oil. Next, lightly coat them with a mix of olive oil and turmeric powder. Now roast your cauliflower in a pre-heated oven until done. You’re done!

All that’s left is to sprinkle some fried curry leaves and red chilies (thinly sliced) on top. Serve and enjoy!

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3. Roasted Radishes and Carrots with Turmeric

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Begin by tossing your radishes and carrots in a little oil and lemon juice. (It’s suggested that you use grapeseed oil or coconut oil.) Add a mix of ground turmeric, salt, ground black pepper, and parsley flakes then toss some more.

Bake your seasoned veggies until tender and serve while they are still warm. And, expect that you’ll be making this easy yet tasty dish time and time again!

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4. Sweet Lemon-Pepper Turmeric Salmon

Prep. Time: 1 hour

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 12 minutes

This is a dish that suits any palate but you’ll definitely want to try it if you are looking for yummy gluten-free foods or you are on the paleo diet.

Set your salmon in the fridge to marinate in a mix of lemon juice, ground turmeric, ground black pepper, and honey. Next, place the salmon (covered with some of the marinade) in a pre-heated oven. Flip the salmon halfway through baking then add even more flavor with extra turmeric, pepper, lemon slices, and honey. Yum and it’s done!

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5. Turmeric Rice

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

You’ll love serving this golden dish – it looks as vibrant as it tastes!

Start off by cooking diced onions and carrots in coconut oil. Add brown rice plus minced garlic, ground turmeric, salt, dried thyme, and ground cumin. Let it cook for a few seconds before pouring in some vegetable broth. Allow your rice to simmer and cook until almost tender before stirring in peas and chopped fresh parsley.

Once the rice is tender, you can serve it up with a sprinkle of parsley and a healthy dose of glowing pride!

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6. Turmeric Chicken Flatbread

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Don’t be daunted by the lengthy ingredients list that comes with this recipe. The dish is actually quite easy to make and well worth the effort of gathering and putting together its impressive list of tasty, flavorful ingredients. Especially if you are a fan of chicken with turmeric recipes – dive right in!

Begin by covering thinly sliced jalapenos in a mix of vinegar, honey, and a bit of salt. Let it sit for the flavors to come together. In the meantime, toss thinly sliced chicken thighs in pumpkin pie spice, ground turmeric, olive oil, salt, and ground black pepper. Cook them until somewhat crispy.

Your next steps are frying up some baby spinach and grated garlic for just a couple of minutes, and toasting your naan in the oven until crispy.

Almost done! All you have to do now is top the naan with the prepared spinach and jalapenos, along with some fresh cilantro leaves. Add a generous drizzle of a sauce made of yogurt, lemon juice, turmeric, garlic, salt, and pepper.

Serve it warm and say “HELLO!” to your new favorite comfort food!

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7. Golden Milk Turmeric Tea

Active Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Whether you call it golden milk or turmeric latte, this hot drink is an awesome choice for cozying up to and for warming you up on chilly nights!

Do you love how ginger pairs so very well with turmeric? There are countless turmeric latte recipes with turmeric and ginger among their ingredients. The one featured here gets its added flavors from a cinnamon stick, honey, virgin coconut oil, unsweetened coconut milk, and whole black peppercorns.

Simply add all the ingredients along with some thinly sliced turmeric or dried turmeric to a pot with water. Let it boil then simmer before straining the golden liquid into serving mugs. Top with a bit of ground cinnamon and serve. It’ll flood your mouth with flavor and warm you to your toes!

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8. Turmeric Smoothie Recipes (Vegan and No Sugar Added)

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Here are three easy-to-make smoothie recipes using turmeric powder. You can pick your favorite or enjoy them all! They are:

• Spinach Turmeric Smoothie
• Mango Turmeric Smoothie
• Turmeric Ginger Smoothie

Among the deliciously nutritious ingredients you’ll be adding (depending on the smoothie you choose) are flaxseeds, chia seeds, carrots, pineapple, oranges, coconut flakes, and coconut water.

Hey, these smoothies are all the reason you need to invite some friends over for a smoothie party. They are sure to love the colors and flavors of these unique, totally customizable turmeric smoothies!

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