The Pd-II catalysed CÀ C bond formation Heck and Suzuki coupling reactions with moderate to excellent yields are reported, using curcumin as ligand, which is extracted from turmeric powder. The application of curcumin based [Pd(Curc-H) 2 ] catalyst in organic synthesis tested here, is the novelty of this protocol. This novel, highly efficient and simple protocol shows a broad substrate scope for aryl halides, substituted alkenes and phenyl boronic acid as coupling partners.