Ghee has a symbolic value of “purity”, “auspiciousness”, “nourishment” and “healing property”. Organic grass fed ghee originated in India, and is a medicinal relative of clarified butter. The word ghee was originated from a sanskrit word called Grita. Indian ghee is being used from centuries due to its medicinal use of improving health. It is…
The Benefits of Ghee vs Coconut Oil
Ghee & Coconut oil are both source of fats, they both can offer some benefits to our health. Coconut oil and ghee, both are calorie-dense. The fats in coconut oil are primarily saturated fats referred to as as medium chain triglycerides (MCTs). These may help in balancing good cholesterol. But not digested in the same…
Glorious Ghee
Glorious homemade ghee, liquid gold is food from the gods. It is lactose-free so even people with a dairy intolerance are most likely able to have it, providing you’re very careful to strain off all the milk solids. It tastes better fresh too. You can also be sure you are using really good quality butter…
Curious about the texture of your ghee?
After we make the desi cow ghee and allow it to settle and cool down naturally at room temperature, ghee acquires a grainy texture. This lovely texture is deliberate and it is not in any way a defect in the product. When you cook with desi ghee, or use it as a spread on a…
Ghee is good, but what kind should you buy?
Ghee is a type of clarified butter that is traditionally used in Asian cooking. Like butter, ghee is typically made from grass-fed cow’s milk. Ghee is made by melting regular butter. The butter separates into liquid fats and solid substance of milk. Once separated, the solid substance of milk are removed, which means that ghee…
Ghee- Why is it an important part of your diet?
Being a north Indian I am born and brought-up with Desi Ghee in my food. Everything I eat has a touch of this healthy substance – roti, dal, rice, kitchri, parathas, vegetables. We just not pore desi ghee over our food; we actually cook our food in ghee. As a child, if I got cold,…
When and how to give ghee to your baby, infant and its health benefits?
When a baby tries to hold its mother’s finger with its whole hand, it is one of the most beautiful feeling. Seeing the baby crawl, try to stand and walk gradually are the stages of the growth and development in a baby. Which is mainly concerned with the nutrients, proteins, vitamins and fat we are…
Ghee – Is it a friend or foe?
What is Ghee? Real Ghee is basically the essence of milk. It is prepared by heating butter to remove the milk solids and water present in it. After the ghee has been simmered it gives a rich and nutty flavor with a bold aroma. It enhances the flavor of the dish which is cooked. Ghee…
13 Things most people don’t know about Indian desi cow ghee
Ghee is a type of clarified butter. It is more concentrated in fat than butter because its water and milk solids have been removed. It has been used in Indian cultures for thousands of years. The word comes from the Sanskrit word meaning “sprinkled.” Ghee was originally created to prevent the butter from spoiling during…
Ayurvedic Natural Wound Healing: How Ghee Is Used
In ancient India, wells full of Desi Cow Ghee were especially for those who suffered wounds. When a surgeon cuts open a body, he only does so knowing that the body will be able to heal itself. The surgeon cannot do this. Desi cow ghee is known for the quality of Ropana- healing, and its…