India is the largest Turmeric (Haldi) growing country in the world, and Sangli district of Maharashtra State is the number one district in India to produce good quality turmeric.

Yellow Turmeric from Sangli is very famous and is exported to different parts of the world, mainly to the USA.

India’s key Turmeric Trading Centre and Asia’s largest turmeric market is situated in Sangli. Currently, over 80% of the turmeric trade in India takes place in Sangli.

Sangli is well-known for its century-old practice of storing turmeric in pits (“Peve”).

The Famous Sangli Turmeri-

Sangli turmeric is greatly valued specifically for its rich, attractive saffron color due to which it is always in high demand from spice manufacturers.

Sangli turmeric provides a distinctive flavor and adds deep, indelible saffron color to food.

“Rajapuri“ is a more famous, class-30 turmeric variety in Sangli. It has distinctly earthy, slightly bitter, and a little hot peppery flavor with a mustardy aroma.