Homemade Turmeric Paste Recipe

• 30 g organic turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp organic ground black pepper
• 1 tsp organic ground ginger
• 1 tsp organic ground orange or lemon powder (optional)
• 1/2 tsp. teaspoon organic cinnamon powder (to taste)
• 15 cl water

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan, cook over low heat for 5-10 minutes, stirring constantly until a smooth, thick paste forms.
Let the mixture cool, then place your jar of turmeric paste in the fridge.

For the golden milk

• 1 tsp turmeric paste
• 15 cl unsweetened plant milk
• 1 tsp. teaspoon of extra virgin oil e.g. coconut
• 1 teaspoon of honey or agave syrup

Preparation

In a saucepan, combine all ingredients. Heat for a few minutes on medium heat, but be careful the mixture should not boil!

Notes

Golden milk is a traditional recipe of Ayurvedic medicine which thanks to turmeric and various spices in particular, is:

• anti-inflammatory and analgesic
• anti-oxidant
• stimulating for the immune system