31 Turmeric Recipes to Brighten Your Nights

In the throes of winter and all its greyness, these turmeric recipes are bound to brighten your cooking. The golden hue of this deeply colored spice not only radiates off the plate (or from a mug), but it’s also rich in antioxidants like Vitamin C. The health benefits of turmeric make it a popular dietary supplement, particularly its anti-inflammatory properties, which is why many turn to it as an aid for joint disorders, allergies, and infections.

Our best turmeric recipes are equal parts nourishing, delicious, and visually striking. They include cozy weeknight recipes like dhal, bright yellow beverages that soothe the soul, and bold, brothy soups. If you only have dried turmeric powder on hand, but your recipe calls for fresh, consult this conversion guide to make the substitution (roughly one teaspoon of powdered turmeric for every tablespoon of the fresh kind). Whichever dish you choose will lend a welcome dose of sunshine to a season sorely lacking it.