Best Turmeric Cumin Margarita Recipes

PARSNIP GRATIN WITH TURMERIC AND CUMIN

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Parsnips are underappreciated but are by far the tastiest of winter vegetables, sweet and deep-flavored. Here, they are parboiled and splashed with cream, then baked with an unlikely but delicious combination: turmeric, cumin and feta.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories dinner, vegetables

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 pounds parsnips
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons butter, for greasing dish
2 cups heavy cream
½ teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon toasted and ground cumin
Pinch of cayenne
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Peel parsnips and quarter lengthwise. With a paring knife, remove and discard hard central core. Cut parsnips into 3-inch batons. Parboil for 2 minutes, then drain and spread out on a baking sheet to cool briefly.
Butter a 9-by-12-inch shallow earthenware baking dish. Arrange parsnips in dish in one layer. Heat oven to 400 degrees.
Whisk together cream, turmeric and cumin. Season with salt and pepper and add a small pinch of cayenne.
Pour cream mixture over parsnips and sprinkle with feta. Bake for about 30 minutes, until bubbling and nicely browned.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 532, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 24 grams, Sodium 770 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams

TURMERIC-CUMIN MARGARITA

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This margarita is inspired by my love for spices-turmeric adds a peppery and bright punch to the easy tequila cocktail recipe.

Provided by Rachel Gurjar

Time 15m

Yield Makes 1

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt
½ tsp. cumin seeds
1½ oz. tequila blanco
1 oz. fresh lime juice
½ oz. agave nectar
½ oz. triple sec
½ tsp. ground turmeric
Lime wedge and mint sprig (for serving)
A spice mill or mortar and pestle

Steps:

Coarsely grind salt and cumin seeds in a spice mill or with a mortar and pestle. Transfer to a small plate.
Fill a shallow bowl with water. Dip rim of a rocks glass or margarita glass in water, then dip in cumin salt. Fill glass with ice and set aside.
Combine tequila, lime juice, agave, triple sec, and turmeric in a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice and shake until outside of shaker is frosty, about 20 seconds. Strain into reserved glass. Garnish cocktail with a lime wedge and mint sprigs.