Sun Dried Raw Turmeric

Ingredients

• 400 gm Raw Turmeric or Kachchi Haldi

Steps

1. Before cutting or grating the raw turmeric, wash it and pat it dry. Grating was used for this preparation because it makes the turmeric easier to dry and to grind into a fine powder.
2. Spread the grated raw turmeric, or kachchi haldi, over a wide plate or a tray and leave it to dry in the sun as needed.
3. Drying well generally takes 2-3 days. Adequate sunlight at home is sufficient; with less sunlight available, the turmeric may need a few more days to dry completely.
4. If you prefer to use the dried turmeric in this form, keep it that way in airtight containers. The usual practice described here keeps half in this form and grinds the other half to a fine powder. Use as needed.