Author: Namratha Gopal
Turmeric has been used from the ages in Indian cuisine and has wide range of health benefits due to its curcumin content. This time we are back with the fermented turmeric water recipe rather keeping it plain. Fermented turmeric water also known as turmeric soda is an amazing refreshing and delicious fermented beverage. It is a wild ferment, super easy and quick to make. Without much delay, let’s begin with the recipe –
Recipe for Fermented Turmeric Water
Things you need
- 5 to 6 fresh turmeric roots (for mild flavor) or 8 to 10 roots for strong flavor
- 4 liters of water
- 1 cup sugar (can adjust if you like things on sweeter side)
- 1 cup of turmeric bug (liquid only- recipe given below)
- 2 ginger roots (optional)
- 1 teaspoon of peppercorns (optional)
- 2 Lemons (optional)
Directions
1. Grate fresh turmeric roots.
2. Bring 2 liters of water to boil. Now add grated turmeric, ginger and peppercorns to it and simmer for 30 minutes.
3. Strain the boiled mixture and add sugar to the turmeric infused water and stir to dissolve.
4. Now add remaining 2 liters of water to it and let it cool down to room temperature.
5. Now add turmeric bug starter and lemon juice to it. Give it a very good mix.
6. Transfer the mixture to the jar and close the lid tightly.
7. Let it ferment at room temperature for 1 to 2 weeks. Once the mixture appears bubbly and tastes tart, transfer it your bottles to use and store it in the refrigerator.
Tada!!! Fermented turmeric water is ready to serve.
Let’s see how do we prepare turmeric bug that’s needed to prepare fermented turmeric water.
Recipe for Turmeric Bug
Directions:
1. Grate about 1 tablespoon of fresh turmeric roots. Make sure that you do not peel out the skin.
2. Take a mason jar and add this 1 tablespoon of grated turmeric roots into it.
3. Now add 1 teaspoon of sugar to the mason jar.
4. Add 3 tablespoon of filtered water (non-chlorinated) to it. Give it a good mix and stir them nicely until the sugar dissolves.
5. Cover the mason jar and close the lid with clean towel or cheesecloth. Leave it for 1 day in a dark corner.
6. Now the next day, all you need to do is, put the same ingredients (1 tablespoon of grated fresh turmeric roots, 1 teaspoon of sugar and 3 tablespoon of water) into the mason jar and give it a very good mix.
7. Cover it again and set it aside for 1 day. Keep doing this until 3 to 4 days until you start seeing bubble inside.
8. After 3 to 4 days, when you stir it, the bubbles inside rises up to the top. Once you see this, your turmeric bug starter is ready!!
Health benefits of Fermented Turmeric Water
Here are some of the reasons that you should be using fermented turmeric water in your routine.
Have powerful anti-oxidants
Turmeric has great benefits to the skin and hair as it is a rich-antioxidant spice. It can help speed wound healing, calm the pores, controls psoriasis flares and is effective in treating various skin conditions due to its anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, anti-septic and anti-oxidant properties. It overall has great health, skin and hair benefits.
Soothes inflammation
Turmeric has wide varieties of health benefits and it is all because of its curcumin content. It has an ability to lower the levels of two enzymes in the body that is responsible for causing inflammation. Additionally, it is an effective anti-inflammatory agent and helps in easing the symptoms of many diseases like headache, joint aches, skin allergies, throat ulcers, pain, fatigue, mood and cognitive function.
Improves liver function
The liver in a human body is an internal detoxifying organ that filters out toxins from the food eaten and exposures. Fermentation here helps in breaking down the indigestible plant materials and reduces the carbohydrates and sugar content to a great extent. Studies have proven that fermented turmeric powder is 1.5 times stronger and powerful than regular turmeric powder as fermentation increases the bio-availability of the curcumin.
Balances blood sugar levels
Turmeric is a potential game-changer for diabetics with good insulin resistance and elevated blood sugar. Turmeric has been shown to lower and regulate the blood sugar levels that help in improving the glucose tolerance. And the curcumin in it helps in stimulating the hormones to offset the blood sugar imbalances.
Disclaimer
The content in this article is for generic information only and it’s nowhere a substitute of medical opinion. If no remedies work for you always take doctor’s advice before taking any kind of supplements and medications.
