What is kunyit?

Kunyit, known as turmeric in English, is a flowering plant belonging to the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. Its rhizome, which is bright yellow-orange, is commonly used as a spice in cooking, especially in South Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines. Turmeric is also recognized for its potential health benefits, largely attributed to its active compound, curcumin, which has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. In addition to culinary uses, kunyit is often utilized in traditional medicine and as a natural dye.