Turmeric root has a peppery, slightly bitter flavour. It has been part of traditional herbal medicine for thousands of years, recommended by practitioners as a remedy for many ailments. Chewing the fresh turmeric root has many positive effects on your health.

Curcumin in turmeric has natural anti-inflammatory properties. It reduces the activity of enzymes involved in inflammatory conditions that include arthritis and gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome and ulcerative colitis.

It is important to remember that it could interact with some medications, such as blood thinners, drugs that lower stomach acid and diabetes medicines.

Ingredients:

½ cup thin strips of peeled turmeric (julienne)
¾ cup thin strips of peeled carrot
Salt to taste
1 tsp split mustard seeds (rye kuriya)
1 tbsp lemon juice

Instruction:

Mix all the ingredients and serve with rice or chapatis.