The 10 Best Turmeric Recipes For Joint Health

There are many options when it comes to supplements that can improve your joint health. If you take a look at the label, you will find that most of these supplements contain turmeric. Turmeric is one of the most potent compounds that can help us have a healthy inflammatory response. While turmeric in supplement form is excellent and genuinely powerful, turmeric can also be enjoyed as part of a healthy meal!

If you want to try your hand at a healthy turmeric recipe, look no further. We made a list of the ten great turmeric recipes that are tasty and offer benefits for your joints.

Indian Omelet

Omelets are a breakfast staple in any household, so why not add some spice.. that can also benefit your joints!

Time: 20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• Two medium red onions

• One large yellow onion

• Eight large eggs

• One tablespoon chili powder

• One teaspoon ground turmeric

• One teaspoon rock salt

• One pinch ground white pepper

• Five tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

Chicken Tikka Masala

This Chicken Tikka Masala recipe may take a little more labor, but we promise you it's worth it! The best part is how the spices combine and form a new flavor exclusive to this joint-healthy recipe.

Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup plain yogurt

• Two teaspoons garam masala

• Two teaspoons paprika

• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

• ½ teaspoon ground coriander

• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast - cut into 1-inch strips

• Three tablespoons vegetable oil

• One teaspoon cumin seeds

• One large onion, chopped

• Three cloves garlic, minced

• One tablespoon grated fresh ginger

• Two green chile peppers, minced

• 2 Roma tomatoes, diced

• ½ cup tomato paste

• ¼ cup water

• One teaspoon garam masala

• ½ teaspoon ground coriander

• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric

• ½ cup heavy whipping cream

• ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste

• ½ bunch cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Bangladeshi Beef Curry

This Beef Curry recipe is best served with pita bread or naan for a more authentic Bangladesh taste.

Time: 2 hrs 15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• Three tablespoons olive oil

• One onion, chopped

• Six cloves garlic, minced

• Five green chile peppers, finely sliced

• One teaspoon ginger paste

• Three whole cardamom seeds

• Two whole cloves

• 1 ½ (2 inches) cinnamon sticks

• One teaspoon ground cumin

• One teaspoon ground coriander

• One teaspoon ground turmeric

• One teaspoon garlic powder

• One teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 1 cup water

• 2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces

Instructions

Turmeric Milk

Turmeric milk is not a new or modernized take on any traditional turmeric recipe. Still, this one, in particular, makes it feel more familiar with the addition of cinnamon and honey.

Time: 15 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 1 (1 1/2 inch) piece fresh turmeric root, peeled and grated

• 1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and grated

• One tablespoon honey

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

• One pinch of ground turmeric (optional)

• One pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

Ginger-Turmeric Herbal Tea

Like turmeric, ginger also has benefits when it comes to healthy inflammation and joint health. With that in mind, putting them together in one refreshing beverage will do your joints good.

Time: 20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• 2 cups water

• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric

• ½ teaspoon chopped fresh ginger

• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

• One tablespoon honey

• One lemon wedge

Instructions

Turmeric Eggs and Cheese

The best recipes for joint health aren't that complicated, and this Turmeric Egg and Cheese dish is an excellent example of that.

Time: 8 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• One teaspoon canola oil

• ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric

• Two eggs

• One splash water

• 3 slices Cheddar cheese

• One tablespoon ketchup, or to taste (Optional)

Instructions

Chicken Biryani

This is the recipe you want when you want to end the day with something nutritious for your body and good for the soul.

Time: 35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups basmati rice

• water

• 7 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes

• 7 ounces skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes

• Three tablespoons Greek yogurt

• 1 ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice

• ½ tablespoon grated fresh ginger

• ½ tablespoon minced fresh garlic

• 1 ½ teaspoons garam masala, divided

• salt and ground black pepper to taste

• Three tablespoons ghee

• Two whole cloves

• Two pods cardamom, crushed

• One bay leaf

• ½ cinnamon stick

• One teaspoon coriander seed

• One teaspoon brown mustard seed

• ¾ teaspoon cumin seeds

• One large red onion, cut in half, and thinly sliced

• 1 ½ cups chicken stock

• ½ cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro

• ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh mint leaves

• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric

• ½ teaspoon paprika

• ½ teaspoon red chile powder

Instructions

Turmeric Coffee Latte

A lot of things go well with coffee, and surprisingly, even turmeric. Wake yourself up while also giving your body a good boost of joint healthy turmeric!

Time: 10 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• 1 cup coconut milk

• One teaspoon vanilla extract

• Two packets of stevia sweetener (such as Truvia®)

• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric

• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger

• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

• One fluid ounce brewed espresso

Instructions

Healthy Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Soup is a great healthy choice, so make it healthier with cauliflower and turmeric.

Time: 40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• One large head cauliflower, broken into florets

• Two medium white onions, cut in half lengthwise and thinly sliced

• Three tablespoons olive oil

• 1 ½ teaspoon ground cumin

• 1 ½ teaspoon ground coriander

• One teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

• Two tablespoons salted butter

• Four cloves garlic, crushed

• One large potato, with skin, cut into 1-inch pieces

• One teaspoon ground turmeric

• 1-quart vegetable stock

• Two tablespoons sliced almonds

Instructions

Turmeric Rice with Peas and Carrots

This turmeric rice recipe is best served with chicken or whatever meat you prefer!

Time: 30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• One tablespoon butter

• One small onion, chopped

• 1 cup water

• One tablespoon ground turmeric

• 1 cube chicken bouillon

• ¾ cup frozen mixed peas and carrots

• 1 cup white rice, rinsed

Instructions

Takeaway…

Turmeric is one of the best natural ingredients for joint health. Not only does it promote a healthy inflammatory response, but it also helps boost heart health as well as provides an antioxidant benefit. Turmeric is very diverse and makes a great addition to many dishes and beverages - so don't be afraid to experiment on your own with this amazing spice!

P.s If you would like to supplement these recipes, and get more out of your turmeric, try Yellow and Black Turmeric with Curcumin-SR™!

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