Turmeric (Curcuma longa) comes from the root of a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant of the ginger family and has a tough brown skin and a deep orange flesh. In medieval Europe, turmeric became known as Indian saffron, since it is widely used as an alternative to the far more expensive saffron spice. Turmeric has a peppery, warm and bitter flavor and a mild fragrance slightly reminiscent of orange and ginger. Turmeric gives rich yellow colour or orange colour to any food preparation. Its inherent healing properties make it a powerful medicine to treat a wide variety of conditions like. Turmeric is also prominent due to its various health benefits