calaren 0 Report post Posted March 15, 2011 I've tried to make kumkum myself - with disappointing results. I gathered from this site How to make real natural Sindoor/kumkum - Kali Ma - tribe.net that all one needed to do was to mix turmeric, calcium hydroxide, and water into a paste. I did that, set it aside for roughly 12 hours, and no dice. The paste was a dull rust color, not much different from the original color of the turmeric. Then I read this post http://www.indiadivine.org/audarya/hinduism-forum/215178-kumkum-recipe.html here on India Divine, that heat is needed for the brilliant red color. I tried microwaving my paste and cooking it on the stove, but still no luck. My paste is still a dull, rusty orange. Does the turmeric paste need to be set aside for a certain length of time or heated to a certain heat for a certain time? Anything that you all can tell me would be much appreciated!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HanumanBhakta 0 Report post Posted May 1, 2011 I've read that kum kum is made with a mixture of turmeric and lime juice. I don't know the proportions, but using lime juice may help. Just a suggestion. Good luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
