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How to say turmeric in Nepali

Turmeric

A mound of bright turmeric powder on a wooden spoon
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बेसार

Besār

Pronunciation: bay-sahr

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Goes into nearly every Nepali dish — base of color and digestive heat. Also applied to wounds traditionally for its antiseptic properties.

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