Turmeric is a central ingredient in curry powders & Masalas, Ras El Hanout and is also called Indian Saffron or Curcumin Turmeric. Turmeric is mostly used in savoury dishes but also makes appearances in several sweet dishes such as Stout cake. In India the leaf of the Turmeric plant is used in the preparation of the sweet dish Patoleo, where coconut & rice flour is wrapped in the leaf. Also use turmeric with beans, chicken, eggs, fish, meat, rice & spinach.