iStock Explain the difference between fresh turmeric and dried turmeric powderAdvertisementThese two should be treated as completely different aromatics. But fresh turmeric sits on top of that structure and opens things up, creating a sense of brightness and space. A dish where turmeric powder brings coherence – like a pan of scrambled eggs – would feel empty and disjointed with fresh turmeric. The coriander will provide the density and depth you’d get from the turmeric powder, while allowing the fresh turmeric to contribute its unique, wide-eyed brightness. Is that also true of fresh ginger and dried ginger powder?