Its aroma moves at the same wavelength and emits strong aromas of spices such as cumin, curry leaves, red pepper, cardamom etc., while turmeric gives it this characteristic yellowish color.

It is combined with vegetables, meat or seafood dishes. Try it in vegetable soups, stews, sprinkled over fresh or roasted vegetables with a little olive oil, baked potatoes or fries, grilled pork chops, chicken broth or chicken wings. With seafood fits perfectly with shrimps, or pasta with seafood sauces.