Golden Paste (Turmeric Paste)
on Apr 03, 2025, Updated Apr 23, 2025
Turmeric has many benefits, and it is also promoted by Ayurveda. Golden Paste (Turmeric Paste) is one amazing way to include turmeric in your diet. I make a big batch of this paste and keep it in my refrigerator to use it in various ways. Go ahead and try this under-10-minute recipe for yourself.
If you are a turmeric fan like me, you must try Indian Turmeric Rice and Turmeric Ginger Tea.
About Golden Paste
Golden Paste, also known as Turmeric Paste or Golden Milk Paste, is a vegan and gluten-free Ayurvedic condiment made from turmeric and a few other ingredients.
This paste is a great way to include turmeric in your diet and benefit from its potential positive effects. Turmeric is a powerful ingredient that helps build a strong immune system, eases joint pain, keeps blood pressure and blood sugar in check, and is excellent for the gut. You can read more about the benefits of turmeric here.
While you cannot eat turmeric paste on its own, you can literally add it to anything you eat and reap its benefits. I use it to make turmeric milk and add it to smoothies, curries, soups, stews, etc.
My recipe makes about 1 cup of golden paste, which should last a while.
Ingredients
This golden paste recipe is made using just six ingredients, readily available in most homes: ground turmeric, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground black pepper, and coconut oil.
Try to use organic turmeric powder from a reputed brand, as sometimes it can be adulterated with artificial colors.
Note – Turmeric stains the surfaces it touches, so be careful while handling it. Wear gloves and an apron, and make the paste using old pots and spatulas.
Adding a small amount of pepper is important for the body’s absorption of turmeric, so do not skip it. In fact, you can add some extra pepper if you like the spicy kick.
You can use extra virgin olive oil if coconut oil is unavailable.
If you want to use this paste in recipes that need some sweetness, add 2 tablespoon of maple syrup or honey while blending.
How To Make Turmeric Paste
Add the following ingredients to a saucepan.
- ½ cup ground turmeric
- 2 teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 and ½ cups of water
Mix them vigorously using a wire whisk to make a smooth mixture.
Then keep the pan over medium-high heat and cook the mixture for 5-6 minutes. Stir frequently with a ladle or a silicone spatula while cooking.
Now switch off the heat and add ½ cup of cold-pressed coconut oil to the pan. Mix well to combine.
Then, transfer the pan to your kitchen counter to let the mixture cool to room temperature. This will take 15-20 minutes. The turmeric paste is now ready.
Transfer the thick paste to a clean glass jar and refrigerate for up to 1 month. You can now use it as required.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you want to make the paste with fresh turmeric and fresh ginger, first wash and peel both ingredients. Then cut them into small pieces and blend with water to make a fine paste. Mix them with other ingredients and cook the mixture for 5-6 minutes over medium heat. Then mix it with coconut oil, and your turmeric paste is ready for use.
If you make this with fresh turmeric, the paste will be slightly lighter in color than the one prepared with turmeric powder.
Usage Suggestions
This golden turmeric paste can be used to make a quick glass of turmeric milk (Haldi Doodh). Mix a teaspoon of golden paste with 1 cup of milk, boil it, and serve. Plant-based milk, like coconut milk, almond milk, etc., also tastes great with this paste.
You can add it to multiple dishes, such as soups, stews, overnight oats, smoothies, curries, hummus, pasta sauces, and salad dressings, to enhance its flavor and benefits.
I add it to a few of my mocktails and cocktails, such as mojitos and margaritas, for a unique turmeric twist.
This paste can also be added to dog’s diet. I add ½ teaspoon of it while cooking my dog’s food. For small dogs, use ½ teaspoon per meal, and for large dogs, use a teaspoon of this paste.
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Golden Paste Recipe (Turmeric Paste)
Ingredients
- ½ cup ground turmeric
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 and ½ cups water
- ½ cup cold pressed coconut oil (melted)
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients except coconut oil in a pan and make a smooth mixture.
- Cook for 5-6 minutes on medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Switch off the heat. Add coconut oil and mix well to combine.
- Let the mixture cool down to room temperature. Transfer to a clean glass jar and refrigerate for up to 1 month. Use as required.
how many do i have to take those? teaspoon? before bed?
Hi Denise, I have mentioned this in the usage suggestions. You can take 1 tsp of this paste daily. Before bed is perfectly fine.
I have just made golden paste using your recipie
will start takinh paste today and will let you know
how I go, thanks
hope you like it
I have made this several times and enjoy it very much. I used a ginger paste,and …since I didn’t have grou d cloves, I used a “pie spice” which has cloves,nutmeg,and cinnamon in it. I still added additional cinnamon.I used the maple syrup and the coconut oil. It is easy to make,and I appreciate that you shared this recipe. Thank you!,( for readers of this post:Give it a try! )