Kunyit (turmeric) chicken is a Peranakan dish: Kunyit has a earthy, bitter, peppery and mustard smell. It's also known as the superstar of all spices and have anti-inflammation and anti-cancer properties. Cooked it with tamarind juice, shallots, garlic and some green chillies, to enhance the chicken flavors. It's goes well a plate of piping hot fragrant rice!