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David Hare-Scott wrote:
> "No One" > wrote in message
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> > Should turmeric be dry fried with the other spices or not? Sometimes I
> > get a bitter result. Is this too much, not cooked long enough or cooked
> > too short?

>
> If you mean the dried powder no don't fry it, you will lose too much of the
> aromatics and possibly burn it. If you mean the fresh root treat it like
> fresh ginger or garlic, fry it in oil gently.
>
> David


Good point, I was assuming powered tumeric.

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