Know Your Haldi

Turmeric is the soul of Indian cooking — but not all haldi is equal. Here’s how to know you’re getting the real thing.

How to Spot Pure Turmeric

• Colour: pure haldi is a deep, earthy golden — not a harsh, bright neon yellow (a sign of artificial colour).
• Aroma: it should smell warm, earthy and slightly peppery.
• The water test: stir a little in warm water — pure turmeric settles and turns the water a soft yellow, not a fluorescent orange.

Ways to Use It

• Bloom ¼ tsp in hot oil at the start of cooking for colour and depth.
• Add to dals, sabzis and marinades.
• Whisk into warm milk for a soothing golden latte.

Every tin of Chhatis King Haldi is stone-ground and lab-tested — no artificial colour, ever.