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Pragati Turmeric
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Pragati Turmeric
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Pragati Turmeric
Pragati Turmeric
Pragati Turmeric
Pragati Turmeric
Pragati Turmeric
Pragati Turmeric

Pragati Turmeric
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Pragati Turmeric is what put us on the map, and it remains our gold standard for a reason. Grown in Andhra Pradesh and harvested at peak freshness, it's a vibrant, golden-orange haldi that is deeply floral, zesty, and and packed with 5.2% curcumin in a way that dull supermarket turmeric simply isn't. Add it to golden milk, dal, rice, eggs, scrambles, or any dish calling for turmeric powder. One tin will make you a Pragati loyalist for life!

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"This turmeric is so flavorful, it changed my perspective on what turmeric could be."

" I have used turmeric my whole life, and this is by far the best I have had."

Cooking tips

Black pepper, turmeric’s BFF.

The piperine in a few cracks of black pepper will make turmeric’s curcumin more bioavailable.

Don’t forget the fats, too.

Turmeric’s curcumin is also more bioavailable when paired with a fat like, ghee, coconut oil, or milk.

Why are there red flecks when I bake with turmeric?

When combined with a base, like baking soda, the curcumin in turmeric turns from orange to red. Acids, like citric acid, will make turmeric more yellow.

Bloom without burning.

Furthermore, when adding ground turmeric during the cooking process, add ¼ cup water and let it cook for 1 to 2 minutes until most of the water evaporates.

Ingredients

100% Pragati Turmeric

Shipping & Returns

Domestic US: We’ve updated our shipping model to be more accessible to folks who just want to restock a tin or two. Here's how our weight-based tiered shipping works:
$6 — under 0.5 lb aka most orders with 1-2 base tins
$7.50 — between 0.5 and 1 lb aka most orders with 3-4 base tins or 1 chef tin
$9 — everything else! Shipping is free if your cart value exceeds $75!
For more information and our return policy, click here!

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Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh

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Pragati Turmeric was Diaspora’s first (and only) spice, when we began in 2017. Seven years later, it remains the star of our pantry, cherished for its earthy fragrance, notes of marigold, and deeply golden color.

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This turmeric is the result of years long meticulous research and experimentation process between regenerative farmer Prabhu Kasaraneni, and the scientists at the Indian Institute of Spice Research.

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Few farmers grow Pragati Turmeric, because it bears a lower yield than commercially grown varieties. But Prabhu says it is head and shoulders above the rest in terms of flavor and aroma. This is on account of its high curcumin content. Most turmeric has 1-1.5% curcumin; Pragati has 4.5-5%.

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At Prabhu’s farm, turmeric grows in the company of marigolds, banana trees, and black rice. The soil is fed with manure from the cows, and precise organic blends made from native tree varieties. Each of these components contributes to an abundant soil biome, which yields its unforgettable flavor.

Recipes For You

All the delicious ways to use this spice!

What Sets Us Apart

Conventional Grocery Store Other Spice Companies
Single Origin

Sourced directly from our partner farms

Never

Usually from bulk importers

Pay Farmers Living Wages

3x - 5x the commodity price

Never

Very little transparency

Guaranteed Freshest Harvest

Harvest dates on every tin

Often 5-7 years old!

No transparency

Highest Quality Standards

No pesticides, no fillers, always lab tested

Never

Cheap filler ingredients

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes these the best sellers?

Honestly? You all decided. These are the spices and blends our community orders, reorders, and texts their friends about. We didn't curate this list from the top down - it built itself, one cart at a time, based on what people kept coming back for. That kind of word-of-mouth is hard to fake, and we're not trying to.

Are these spices good for everyday cooking?

That's exactly what they're built for. Whether you're throwing together a quick weeknight dal, roasting a sheet pan of vegetables, or just trying to make your scrambled eggs more interesting, these are the spices we reach for every single day. No special occasion, no elaborate recipe, no culinary degree required. Just real flavor, every day.

I've never cooked with South Asian spices before. Will I be lost?

Not even a little. These are our most approachable, versatile spices. The ones we'd press into the hands of a friend who's just getting started. They're not intimidating, they're not one note, and they work across cuisines in ways that might genuinely surprise you. If anything, you'll wonder why you waited so long to cook with spices that actually taste like something.

How fresh are these spices, really?

Really fresh, and we mean that in a way that's actually measurable. We source directly from small family farms in India and Sri Lanka, which cuts out the middlemen, the mystery warehouses, and the years-old stock that's been sitting on a shelf slowly losing its soul. What you're getting is spice at its most potent and most aromatic. Open a tin and take a whiff, your nose will know the difference before your brain even catches up.

How do I know which one to try first?

Start with whatever sounds the most exciting to you, that's genuinely our best advice, and we stand by it. But if you want a nudge from us: our turmeric and Chai Masala are the ones people fall hardest for, fastest. They're crowd-pleasers in the best way and the kind of spices that make you text someone "okay I get it now." Either one is a great first date with Diaspora Co., and we're pretty confident it won't be your last order.

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