Lemon and squash bread with turmeric

A wonderfully fresh treat to go with your morning coffee or afternoon tea: try this recipe for a squash and lemon bread with turmeric! What is turmeric? Turmeric comes from South Asia and is often grown in tropical climates. It is mainly used in powdered form in cooking, due to its vibrant colour, and is an important component of curry powder. In traditional Indian medicine, known as Ayurveda, turmeric is one of the “hot” spices believed to have a cleansing and energising effect.