Homemade Dried Turmeric Powder

Step 1

Wash the turmeric rhizomes. No need to peel or boil them first.

Step 2

Cut the turmeric rhizomes into thin slices, aiming for about 1/8" thick and fairly consistent slices.

Step 3

Lay out the turmeric slices in a single layer on your food dehydrator racks (or on a baking sheet, if drying in the oven).

Step 4

Dry the turmeric in a food dehydrator at 100-110°F, or in the oven on the lowest heat setting possible.

Step 5

The time it takes for them to fully dry will vary depending on your individual machine and the thickness of the slices, which may be several hours to a couple of days.

Step 6

Dehydrate the turmeric until the pieces are completely dry. When done drying they will easily crack and snap in half, rather than bending.

Step 7

Use a blender, food processor, or coffee grinder to churn the dried turmeric into powder.

Step 8

Pour the turmeric powder through a fine mesh strainer poised over a bowl and sift it. Take the collected leftover hard bits and run them back through the Vitamix/blender another time to pulverize them into powder.

Step 9

Store the finished turmeric powder in a glass air-tight container, such as in a mason jar with tight-fitting lid.

Step 10

Keep the container in a dry, cool place - such as the pantry. When properly dried and stored, your homemade turmeric powder should last for over a year.

Step 11

Enjoy homemade turmeric powder with a variety of meals - but be sure to add black pepper and/or a healthy fat along with it to increase bioavailability and get the most benefit from!