Turmeric Paste (Golden Paste)

5 from 1 vote

Batch prep this Turmeric Paste for the cold and flu season, and you can use it in so many ways! Plus, it takes just 15 minutes to make!

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: Immune Health

Cuisine: South Asian

Servings: teaspoons

Calories: 8kcal

Chop the ginger root into coins and add them along with the rest of the ingredients to a high-speed blender. Blend till fully incorporated.
Pour the mixture into a small saucepan and, on low heat, let the moisture evaporate. Once a paste is formed, turn off the heat, let it cool completely, and then store it in an airtight glass container in the fridge.
When ready to use, add a teaspoon to warm milk or water.

Raw turmeric root is usually sold in containers here in the US. I used the whole 6-ounce box for this recipe. If you can't find the raw root, substitute it with 1/2 cup of turmeric powder.
A small blender or blender bottle attachment is more effective for blending the ingredients for this recipe.
Turmeric stains almost everything it comes in contact with, including clothes and skin, so make sure to wash and wipe equipment and surfaces immediately after use. If your blender does stain, make a solution of 2 parts hot water to 1 part white vinegar, and soak the jug before washing it. If that fails, leaving it in the sun for a day or two has helped in some cases.
To get the most out of the medicinal benefits of the ingredients, use organic produce and spices.