Haldi

Turmeric or Haldi in hindi, is a vivid yellow rhizome of the ginger family with an emphatic flavour. A native of India, the rhizome is yellowish brown and has small, delicate fingers with rough, segmented skin.

Fresh turmeric is quite orange inside with an aromatic and spicy fragrance, and when dried, turns a bright yellow with a more earthy aroma. It is this musky yellow powder that gives some Indian dishes a yellowish cast.
Turmeric tastes pleasant, but in large amounts can become bitter.