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Ghee vs. Butter
How to Use Ghee
Gluten-Free Ghee Ideas
How to Use Spiced Ghee
Understanding Oils and Fats
Dairy Intolerance
Paleo Diet and Ghee
Ghee as an Emergency Food in Times of Disaster
Ghee Gets Good Grades for College
How do you say ghee in different languages?
Curious about the texture of your ghee?

About Us


Hi! We are Sandeep and Nalini Agarwal. We are passionate about sourcing and producing high-quality organic products that nourish, as well as taste delicious! We work with small farmers in both the United States and India. Since 1889, our family has been in the ghee business in India, and since 2008 have been making grassfed, organic ghee in the United States. We handcraft many spiced ghees and ayurvedic herbal ghees. Thank you for stopping by!

Darjeeling Green Tea Latte

This is a simple, wonderful tea that can be made with your choice of milk,…

Darjeeling Iced Green Tea with Lime, Honey and Fruit

This fruity green tea can be enjoyed year round. It’s best served room temperature or…

Ayurveda Cardamom-Citrus Immune Support Tea

This tea is wonderfully fragrant with cardamom and orange. It’s ideal for spring and winter.…

Tandoori Seared Chicken Legs

This is an incredibly easy recipe that boasts such great flavor you’ll be making it…

Dave’s Stuffed Peppers

Our friend Dave is such a creative cook! When he told us about his luscious…

Indian Rice with Saffron, Spices and Cashews

This is a classic take on an Indian favorite, made with our precious long-grain, aged…

Simple Chickpea Curry with Garlic Ghee

The easy chickpea curry is perfect when you need a fast, flavorful, nourishing meal. It’s…

Winter Salad with Pears, Roasted Walnuts and Mango-Primal Dressing

Enjoy this salad all year long by going with the seasons. For example, in summer,…

Kick-Spiced Mini Turkey Muffins

These little meat muffins make a great snack or meal if you’re watching your carbs.…

What’s for Breakfast? Kapha Dosha

If your predominant Ayurveda dosha (body type) is Kapha, then your steady nature is governed…

What’s for Breakfast? Pitta Dosha

  If your predominant Ayurveda dosha (body type) is Pitta, then your fiery nature is…

What’s for Breakfast? Vata Dosha

If your predominant Ayurveda dosha type is Vata, then you are naturally governed by motion,…

Moringa Honey Coconut Ice Cream

This frozen treat is a delightful way to enjoy moringa powder! We’ve chosen raw honey…

Healing Carrot Ginger Soup with Ashwagandha Ghee

This Ayurveda-inspired soup is simple, nourishing, warming and mighty delicious. We used a medium-large white…

Munching on Mukhwas

Have you noticed the little bowl of colorful, candied seeds sitting close to the door…

Moringa, Date and Almond Treats

Beautiful green Moringa Powder gives a nutritious boost to these fun, no-sugar-added treats. Enjoy as…

Organic Cardamom-Scented Maple Mukhwas

Classic Holiday Eggnog

Enjoy this traditional holiday beverage – It’s classic, simple and divine!

No-Egg, No-Sugar Holiday “Nut-Nog”

This is an easy-to-make great holiday, or anytime beverage which can be enjoyed warmed or…

Spiced Pears

These pears are quick and easy to prepare, and kids love them! Ideas for serving…

Pumpkin Spice Bread with Honey-Cream Cheese Spread

This warming, yummy spice bread can be enjoyed as a snack, dessert or breakfast treat.…

Easy dabeli/samosa pinwheels (baked/air fried)

“These dabeli/samosa pinwheels are the perfect bite sized appetizer. They are baked/air fried and turn…

Basmati Rice and Oatmeal Breakfast Cereal

Our organic Aged Basmati Rice is phenomenal! It so good and so incredibly versatile in…

Red Palm Oil for cooking

For more than 5,000 years, the rich, deep-red oil from the African Palm has been…

The West has Bastardized Soy

OPINION By Alana Sugar, Certified Nutritionist There’s no substitute for the real thing. What’s up…

Thandai, a Favorite Indian Cooling Summer Drink

Originally from Northern India, the ever-cooling, aromatic thandai is one of India’s most beloved beverages!…

Kitchari Cleanse – Panchakarma and Balance

Kitchari is India’s most beloved comfort food. It’s been around for countless centuries; it’s even…

Kabuli Chana and Kala Chana

Chana is world-class cuisine! In the west, we call chana chickpeas and garbanzo beans. They…

Kabuli Chana Salad

This simple salad makes a wonderful, refreshing lunch or a light dinner. Try it over…

Kala Chana Curry

This delicious curry is simple and nourishing. Feel free to experiment with additional, seasonal vegetables.…

Hawaiian Sandalwood

From the fragrant heartwood of the Santalum tree comes a most treasured essence – that…

Re-thinking Avocado Oil

What’s the deal with all of the avocado oil these days? It’s popular in Paleo…

There’s No Fooling Mother Nature!

You can try but you won’t succeed! Just recently, I became aware of a question…

WHAT’S UP, DAAL?

Beans, lentils and pulses are the mainstay of the Indian diet. They provide protein, antioxidants,…

Injipuli

Injipuli is a wonderfully spicy treat. It’s a delicious sweet and sour combination made from…

Black Darjeeling? Green Darjeeling? Here’s the Difference

Tea is a multi-cultural icon, beloved the world over and enjoyed in myriad forms. Yet…

India’s Gift of Shampoo

Over millennia, India has generously shared its various inventions, creations and commodities with the rest…

Spinach Stew (Instant Pot Recipe)

Broccoli with Radicchio

Balti Curry adds such good flavors to simple, healthy dishes! For this recipe, we started…

Wild-Blueberry Spelt Pancakes

These pancakes are made with 100% organic spelt flour. The recipe serves one person but…

Kashmiri Deviled-Egg Appetizers

These easy-to-make little treats are perfect to serve at holidays, parties, picnics and for company.…

Beet Salad with Curry Dressing

This colorful beet salad can be made with either red or golden beets. It’s a…

Ghee-Roasted Carrots and Brussels Sprouts

This is an ideal fall and winter side dish. It’s easy and nutritious, not to…

Spicy-Nutty Chocolate Treats

These little chocolate treats are so easy to make and they have much less sugar…

Saffron-Curry Roast Chicken

This is a simple, flavorful recipe for roast chicken – an age-old comfort food. Feel…

Saffron Butter with Fresh Herbs

This healthy saffron and herb-flavored butter is great for cooking or to use as you…

Whole Grain Ginger Kitchari

Print Recipe Whole Grain Ginger Kitchari This chewy, delicious kitchari is made with organic brown…

Mango Muse

By QuirkyCook An innovative healthy drink using mango pulp, muesli, seeds, and banana… Cool, crunchy,…

Italian Style Zucchini Red Pepper Sauté

This colorful, tasty vegetable recipe is quick and yummy. The addition of Italian ghee and…

Easy Lentil Curry

This is a simple stew, perfect for those days when you need something nourishing but…

Shamburak: Kurdish Meat Hand Pie – Great for leftovers!

Print Recipe Shamburak: Kurdish Meat Hand Pie – Great for leftovers! Shambarak can be made…

Gluten-Free Banana-Oatmeal-Chocolate-Chip Cookies Using Digestive Ghee

Homemade Biscuits

Popcorn on Stove

Popcorn is America’s favorite snack and it takes only minutes to make. Making popcorn in…

Sprouted Mung Beans

Okroshka Soup

Okroshka is a light, healthy soup eaten in the summer in Russia and Ukraine. It’s…

A Word About the Quality of Our Turmeric

We received a review from a customer who purchased our Turmeric Powder. He left us…

Why you’ve never tasted the world’s most delicious mango

In 2007 David Karp, a Los Angeles-based fruit expert and University of California, Riverside researcher…

Saffron Fish Soup

This simple soup is comforting, nourishing and delicious. Round out the meal with a hot,…

Kashmiri-Saffron Risotto Alla Milanese

This wonderful recipe is a lot simpler than you might think. The combination of white…

Almond Saffron Halwa

Halwa is a rich, incredibly delicious Indian dessert typically made from semolina, grains or nuts…

Kashmiri Saffron Kheer with Almonds

Known also as Payasam, Kheer is a richly delicious and very famous Indian rice pudding.…

What does it mean to be Demeter Certified Biodynamic®?

Biodynamic agriculture is an ethical, ecologically sound and principled approach to farming and gardening –…

Twice-Cooked Spiced Cauliflower

This heavenly dish begins with either pan-fried or oven-roasted cauliflower. The choice is yours -…

Kashmiri Saffron: the world’s most precious spice

Saffron is the world’s most expensive and treasured spice. It’s beautiful, red-gold strands are the…

25 Uses for Jaggery

If you’re looking for a healthy alternative to ordinary refined white and brown sugar for…

Sweet Potato Hummus with Artichokes and Black Sesame Seeds

This nutritious, colorful hummus is makes a delicious bread or cracker spread. Try it with…

Open-Faced Cucumber Cream Cheese Sandwiches

This simple recipe is perfect for a fast, healthy lunch or snack. We use cream…

Grilled Sesame Tuna Steaks

The delicious marinade, the crunchy sesame seeds and the garlic ghee make these tuna steaks…

Vegan Tofu “Cheese” Pancakes with Mango Dip

These delightful pancakes are based on a Russian favorite called Syrniki which typically contains cheese.…

Roasted Beet Hummus with Feta and Black Sesame Seeds

This is a delicious, colorful take on traditional hummus. The beet, sesame seeds and feta…

Spinach, Feta and Sundried-Tomato Muffins

These colorful, nutritious muffins make a great addition to eggs, legumes, soups, stews and dal.…

Baked Pumpkin with Cheese, Thyme and Sesame Seeds

This simple, versatile dish works beautifully with just about any variety of winter squash. We…

Homemade Sesame Tahini

A good, high-powered blender, either white or black sesame seeds and buttery melted ghee creates…

Baby’s Mango Oatmeal

This is a simple nourishing food for babies 6 months and older. Mango puree can…

Baby’s Kitchari

Babies 8 months and older can enjoy this wonderful kitchari. Make it right from our…

Alphonso Mango Vinaigrette

Print Recipe Alphonso Mango Vinaigrette We’ve created a wonderful salad dressing by blending rich, delicious…

Coconut-Mango Ladoos

These easy-to-make Ladoos are fun and delicious when made with Alphonso Mango Puree. If you…

Double Mango Smoothies with Ginger and Vanilla

These super smoothies are just right with a ginger spike and a hint of vanilla.

Mango Lassi

Our Mango Lassi is deliciously simple and healthy – made with quality ingredients and no…

Which ghee is the lowest in fat?

Question:  Which of your ghees is the lowest in fat? Answer:  It seems you’re in…

Mango Kiwi Popsicles with Mint

This fun, kid-friendly recipe can be modified and adjusted to fit a variety of popsicle…

Mango Juice

This simple thirst-quencher is poured over frozen mango cubes instead of ice cubes. It’s a…

Banana Mango Oatmeal with Blueberries and Chia Seeds

This easy oatmeal recipe is great for breakfast any day of the week. The Alphonso…

Mango Sorbet Ice Cream Scoops with Fresh Mint

Mango Sorbet is a delightfully refreshing alternative to dairy-based ice cream. The Alphonso Mango Puree…

Mango Yogurt

Enjoy this cool, refreshing Mango Yogurt for breakfast, snack or dessert. It’s equally delicious with…

Creamy Mango Mousse Cake

This wonderful mango cake is easier to make than you might think. The graham cracker…

Curry Pumpkin Soup

Alphonso Mango Curry Mayonnaise with Rosemary and Lime

This Mango-Mayonnaise delivers the natural silky sweetness and unique mango-flavor that make Alphonso mangoes truly…

The Fascinating Truth of the Alphonso Mango, Deemed “King of Mangoes”

Did you know…? India’s Alphonso mangoes were banned for 18 years in the United States…

How to Season Cast Iron with Ghee

Those of us who love to cook with cast iron know how important it is…

An Indian Twist on a Bloody Mary

The Bloody Mary has been a long-time favorite at American brunches and grill parties. It’s…

Importance of Healthy Fats on Whole30®

Though skydiving, starting a business and eating organ meats certainly have their niches, self-discovery should…

Tangy Tamarind Summer Drink

Spice Rubs for Grilling

baked salmon on plate next to rice with avocado on top

Baked Salmon with Avocado Salsa

Flaky salmon, creamy avocado….what more could you want?! You can have a delicious meal in…

baked chicken breast with lemon and parsley on top

5-Ingredient Baked Italian Chicken

In need of an easy dinner with minimal ingredients? Try this baked Italian Chicken! Serve…

caprese salad

Zesty Caprese Salad

Though a super simple recipe, this caprese salad is a classic favorite! This timeless salad…

jersey cows in a field

Organic, Grass-Fed and Pasture-Raised Cows

Where does our milk come from? We make our ghee from the non-homogenized milk of…

Indian Dahi Yogurt Traditionally Made in Earthen Pots

The age-old tradition of making and eating Indian yogurt dahi is considered an important part…

Homemade Indian Style Dahi Yogurt on Countertop

Homemade Indian Style Dahi Yogurt in Instant Pot

balti chicken in a cast iron skillet

How to Make Balti Chicken

Learn how to make Balti Chicken with a comforting saffron sauce by following along with…

small bowls of mint chutney ingredients in front of a blender

Easy Mint Chutney

This simple, yet flavorful mint chutney makes a delicious accompaniment to your favorite Indian dishes!…

olive oil in a jar cap and ghee in a spoon on a wooden cutting board

Ghee vs Olive Oil: Which is better?

Good health depends on a variety of beneficial fats and oils. Among the most popular…

10 Creative Ways to Use Cardamom

There are two different kinds of cardamom and a limitless number of ways to use…

whole coriander with white background

9 Creative Ways to Use Coriander

Coriander, a classic, aromatic spice, that often gets forgotten because of the confusion with cilantro.…

15 Delicious Ways to Use Cumin

Cumin is a versatile spice that can be used in a variety of dishes! We’ve…

Customizable Homemade Sugar Scrub

The Basics of Your Sugar Scrub Sugar may not be the best thing for your…

Sacha Inchi Olive Tapenade

Sacha Inchi Tapenade This easy olive tapenade comes together in minutes and has endless possibilities.…

Sacha Inchi Peanut Sauce

Sacha Inchi Peanut Sauce This asian-inspired peanut sauce adds a creamy, sweet and savory flare…

Light & Refreshing Sacha Inchi Vinaigrette

Sacha Inchi Vinaigrette This light and refreshing dressing transforms ordinary dishes into zesty and flavorful…

Gluten-free Apple Crisp by Brigid Titgemeier

Gluten-free Apple Crisp Recipe One of our favorite fall desserts is a delicious apple crisp!…

I spoke at INCD this year!

My experience at INCD 2019: “I was invited to speak at the International Conference on…

We left out the salt!

Some people like the convenience of a seasoning with salt in it. However, salt is…

Baby Food Ragi Porridge Recipe #2

In India, whole ragi is traditionally used to make baby food. One of our customers…

Baby Food Ragi Porridge Recipe #1

This Baby Food Ragi Porridge is a sweet treat that your baby will love. Being…

Coriander Lime Ice-Cream

This citrus-filled, summertime ice-cream is perfect on a hot day! Refreshing and light, this dessert…

Whole30 Beef and Sweet Potato Chili

This recipe will give you a new outlook on chili. Adding in sweet potato contrasts…

Whole30 Chinese Chicken and Bok Choy Soup

This Whole30 recipe is an easy-to-make, Asian inspired, hearty soup! This soup can vary greatly…

Creamy Mushroom Soup

Ghee can turn a so-so relationship into a fabulous union. Mushrooms are a good example.…

Corn on the Cob Using Spiced Ghee

Serve Gourmet Corn on the Cob to Your Guests this Summer Nothing speaks good summer…

French Country Sliced Mushroom Sauté

Ghee can turn a so-so relationship into a fabulous union. Mushrooms are a good example.…

Millet: the traditional, gluten-free grain

Millet is an especially wonderful and important grain for people following a gluten free diet.…

Jaggery Ginger Cookies

I bet you’ve had molasses cookies or ginger cookies before. These are similar, but instead…

Nigella sativa: The Seed of Blessing

Black Seeds (also known as Black Cumin Seeds, Nigella Sativa, and Kalonji) originated in Southern…

Instant Pot Chicken Biryani

Instant Pot Kheema Matar

Instant Pot Cabbage and Peas | Bundh Gobi Mutter

Instant Pot Kheema

In India, this savory dish is made with minced lamb or goat, but you can…

Using Milk in Ayurvedic Tradition with Nuts & Spices

Indian cooking is both delicious and medicinal. Much of it is based on the tradition…

Learning the Japanese Way of Eating in Hawaii

By Alana Sugar, CN www.alanasugar.org I was 15 when my parents confirmed we were moving…

Instant Pot Palak Paneer

Instant Pot Cardamom Yogurt with Jaggery

Instant Pot Aloo Gobi (Spiced Potatoes and Cauliflower)

Instant Pot Maharashtrian Masalé Bhat (Marathi Spiced Rice)

Instant Pot Indian Beet Koshimbir (Maharashtrian Yogurt & Beet Salad)

Paneer Butter Masala

Spiced Potato Aloo Chaat with Mint & Cilantro

Also known as Puri-Bhaji, Indian semi-dry spicy potato, Batata, Aloo ki Sabzi, or Chatpate Masala,…

Carrot Halva: Indian Dessert

Carrot halva is a sweet Indian dessert made from carrots, ghee, milk and sugar. It’s…

The Role of Spices in Indian Cooking

For thousands of years, spices have been traditionally used in Indian cooking for three reasons:…

Rogan Josh Savory Lamb Curry with Warming Spices and Saffron

Rogan Josh is a traditional Indian food that will leave your mouth watering! Made from…

Indian Souring Agents

Indian dishes balance many flavors in a single recipe. Indian food can be characterized as…

Instant Pot Aloo Matar

Basic Techniques of Indian Cooking

Indian cooking really isn’t that complicated, and it’s incredibly forgiving to the beginning Indian chef…

Southern Biscuits Made with Ghee

These buttery soft biscuits are easy to make and delicious! Store-bought mixes can’t compare to…

Tropical Turmeric Smoothie

Sweet Turmeric Milk (Golden Milk)

Pineapple Fried Rice

Sprouted Ragi Jaggery Coconut Dessert

This recipe is an easy way to make a delicious dessert with sprouted ragi. Print…

How to Sprout Ragi

Sprouting ragi is a nutritious way to eat ragi. You can use ragi sprouts in…

Turmeric Banana Chips

Everybody likes snacks, which makes turmeric banana chips and easy and healthy choice.They are a…

I’m not allowed to repaint my deck.

By now, you’ve probably seen pictures like these on our Instagram account. There’s a funny…

Why eat millets?

Millets have been popular in India for many hundreds of years as an inexpensive and…

Eat the Rainbow

I love purple carrots! Did you know that carrots come in a variety of colors?…

Paleo Salisbury Steak

Preparing an all-natural Paleo Salisbury steak is a breeze with our easy recipe! Our Salisbury…

Sprouted Bajra Pearl Millet Salad

This traditional recipe is super simple and excellent as a snack or for breakfast. Print…

How to Sprout Bajra Pearl Millet

Bajra Pearl Millet is actually very easy to sprout The sprouts make a tasty, nutritious…

Instant Pot Bajra Kitchari

Print Recipe Instant Pot Bajra Kitchari Votes: 2 Rating: 5 You: Rate this recipe! Course…

Almond Coconut Crusted Paleo Chicken

Typically, when you think fried chicken, you don’t think of paleo. However, this almond coconut…

How to Use Tamarind: 10 Easy Recipe Ideas

Make sure you’re using the highest quality organic tamarind for your recipes. 🙂   #1…

Tamarind for Skin Care

The tamarind fruit is well-known for it’s bright, tangy taste when added to food, but…

Tamarind Asian Salad

Tamarind Chutney

This tamarind chutney is perfect for pani puri, pappadam, and even fries!   The flavor…

Parsi Chicken with Apricots

This Parsi dish is a combination of sweet and sour with delicious bursts of apricot…

3 Delicious Beverages You Can Make With Tamarind

You can find the unique taste of the tamarind fruit in a variety of Asian…

Beef or Pork Curry in Tamarind Sauce

Tamarind Whiskey Sour

The main flavor in this cocktail comes from the tamarind. Make sure you have the…

Refreshing Tamarind Tea

Tamarind-Ginger Fizz

Tamarind Marinated Sweet & Sour Shrimp

This marinade is excellent for making sweet and sour shrimp or chicken. The natural acidity…

Easy Pad Thai

The main flavor in this well-known dish comes from the tamarind. Make sure you have…

Herbalist Lee Carroll’s Turmeric Flatbread

Photo Credit: Lee Carroll A few months ago, one of our customers who is a…

Whole30 Sausage, Potato, And Kale Soup

This recipe is welcome on a chilly winter porch, or a cool night in autumn.…

Roasted Spiced Cauliflower

Delicata Squash & Scrambled Eggs

Dan and Rachel show you how to start your morning off right with a delicious,…

Shawarma Seasoning

Shawarma is a Middle Eastern meat preparation based on the döner kebab of Ottoman Turkey.…

Braised Brussels Sprouts

Print Recipe Braised Brussels Sprouts Votes: 0 Rating: 0 You: Rate this recipe! Course Side…

Plantain Crepes Using Ghee

If you’re a lover of crepes but are looking to get away from the high…

Golden Milk in 3 Easy Steps

Ghee Banana with Cardamom

Paleo Sweet Potato & Bacon Latkes Recipe

Potato pancakes have long been a tradition in a variety of cultures. This recipe puts…

How to Grind DIY Garam Masala

Pork Tikka

Tender and mouthwatering. This pork dish is encrusted in spices and is a popular dish…

PrimalOil: Salad’s Perfect Mate

Carrot Salad

Carrot salads are a popular dish throughout India. The spices in this are heated in…

Chicken Tikka Masala

Bhindi Masala (Spiced Okra)

Bhindi masala is easily a crowd favorite. Bhindi means okra, and masala means it is…

Chicken Tikka

“Chunks of chicken” is the loose translation of this dish. In the dish the chicken…

Turmeric Amla Drink

Print Recipe Turmeric Amla Drink Votes: 12 Rating: 4 You: Rate this recipe! Course Beverages…

Harvesting the Turmeric Root

I got to harvest fresh turmeric root on one of my trips to India.

What is Amla fruit?

  Amla Powder – Fine Ground – Dissolves Completely in Water Species: Emblica officinalis; syn. Phyllanthus emblica…

How to encapsulate at home

It’s easy to encapsulate your own spices and supplements at home! Get the encapsulation machine…

Instant Pot Kitchari

Kitchari is to Indian food what Chicken Noodle Soup is to American food. Its a…

Instant Pot Indian Black-Eyed Peas with Spinach

If you ever need an easy meal, look no further. With minimal prep time and…

Tomato Bun Sloppy Joes with Ancho-Spiced Butternut Squash

Forget napkins as you plunge into this dish. It is bunless, flavorful, and as messy…

Whole30 Ancho-Spiced Roasted Butternut Squash

This is an easy side dish that goes with tomato bun sloppy joes with ancho…

Sausage Mushroom Frittata

There are many uses for smoked paprika. one in particular is Italian Sausage. Paprika, whether…

PrimalOil Honey Mustard Lime Dressing

Punjabi Cabbage

A vegetable dish that is a favorite of Northern India, this dish can be served…

Whole30 Simple Roasted Chicken Thighs

This recipe is an excellent choice for meal prep enthusiasts. Thrown together quickly, this recipe…

Whole30 Ground Beef Base

This is a simple base recipe, however, it’s loaded with bold flavors of bell pepper,…

Stuffed Peppers

Also known as Stuffed Capsicums. Stuffing vegetables is often reserved for special occasions. The sauce…

Whole30 Chicken and Green Olive Meatballs with Smoked Paprika Tomato Sauce

Cabbage with Split Peas

Combining peas and cabbages gives this dish a unique texture. In order to reduce your…

Golden Egg Curry

Fried eggs in a curry. This delicious dish can be served with rice or eaten…

onion masala

Instant Pot Onion Masala

A delicious onion masala, which has been refined to provide a delicious base to many…

frisée aux lardons

Whole30 Bistro Breakfast Salad

A new rendition of a classic French breakfast salad, frisée aux lardons, this recipe is…

12 Thanks-ghee-ving Day Ideas

Creative Thanksgiving Day ideas for how to use ghee. Before roasting, slather your turkey in…

Whole30 Shakshuka

This dish is a spicy tomato sauce with oven poached eggs. Originating in the Mediterranean,…

Instant Pot Basmati Pilau

Laced with spices, fried onions, and covered with ghee, this aromatic rice is a welcome…

Paleo Pumpkin Spice Muffins

These simple and decadent pumpkin muffins will satisfy your morning cravings and go great with…

Samosas

An extremely popular savory snack in India. This vegetarian dish is often served with chutney.

Tender Lamb Curry with Turnips & Greens

This lamb curry is rich and savory, with fragrant spices without being spicy. The turnips…

“Let’s Churn, Clarify and Chew the Fat”

At the end of September, Nalini and I gave a presentation at Washington Crossing State Park. The invitation to speak was from The Historic Foodways Society of the Delaware Valley (HFSDV), a group of individuals and institutions dedicated to the promotion and understanding of food and its place and contributions in history. As we all…

Mango Coconut Smoothie ~ with Saffron and Pistachio

In this recipe, you may replace mango chunks with Alphonso Mango Puree.

Curried Apple Soup

Autumn Pancakes with Garam Masala and Ghee

Rich and savory autumn pancakes made with carrots, apples, and orange zest, seasoned with warming…

Saag Paneer

Like the serving dish? You can get it here. Print Recipe Saag Paneer Saag Paneer…

Best Natural Starter Fuel

Charcoal lighter fluid is subject to a mild controversy when it comes to use for…

How to Use “Curry in a Hurry”

Vegetables in a Hurry Select one or more vegetables, such as: potatoes cauliflower green beans…

Browned Chicken Thighs with Potatoes and Tomatoes

Banana Ghee Pancakes

These banana ghee pancakes are delicious, quick, and simple to make. The ripe banana and…

Cucumber Celery Salad

Hing: “Devil’s Dung” and “God’s Food” – One Spice, Two Names

Hing (Asafoetida) Species: Ferula assa-foetida Other names: A Wei, Asafétida, Ase Fétide, Assant, Crotte du…

Farm-to-Table Dinner at Cherry Grove Farm

Menu In the following courses, we will be using our grassfed ghee*, ajwain*, black salt, black seed (Nigella sativa)*, black…

How to Open Ghee Jar

We use special jar lids to seal our ghee jars so they don’t leak precious…

Fall Roasted Beet and Carrot Soup

Instant Pot Carrot Halva with Raisins

Iced Jal-Jeera: A Zesty Indian Summer Drink

Every summer when the weather gets hot, we make jal-jeera, which is a word that…

Clarifying Turmeric Face Mask

  In India, turmeric has been used for centuries for cooking, as well as cosmetically.…

Why Herbal Ghee?

If you love ghee, you have smart taste buds! Not only is ghee delicious and…

Mexican Mole Sauce

What EXACTLY is Black Seed?

Today, we are going to show you the differences between several seeds that are often…

Sandeep separating black pepper berries in India

Ever wondered how black pepper gets to your table? The berries are picked at different…

Frittata with garlic ghee & garden veg

Americans should be eating more fenugreek

The Standard American Diet (SAD) includes sweet, salty and sour foods but very little bitter…

Sharena Sol (“Colorful Salt”) Seasoning Blend

Sharena sol (шарена сол), which means “colourful salt”, is a cornerstone in Bulgarian cuisine. According…

Paleo Popsicles

We all love popsicles to cool down in the summer heat. These paleo popsicles are…

Pink Peppercorn Glaze

Delicately sweet with a mild peppery bite. Pairs with dairy, seafood, dressings, desserts.

Green Peppercorn Sauce

For steak, chicken, seafood, or vegetables

Ricotta Pancakes in Cardamom Saffron Syrup

Malpua is an authentic Indian Dessert made with ricotta which is rich and perfect for…

White Pepper Lemon Soup

Savory Apple Skillet Cake

Savory Apple Skillet Cake

Brunch is more fun with this apple skillet cake made with Digestive Ghee! Skillet cakes…

Curried Lentil Dip

Introduction to Ayurveda: A Balance of the Elements

by Greta Kent-Stoll, CAS   BALANCE IS RELATIVE Have you ever wondered why some people run warm and some run cold? Or why one person loves spicy food and another one can’t stand hot spices? Or why some people are always mellow and calm and others are prone to nervousness and stress? The Ayurvedic answer…

Astragalus Chai Tea

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Awesome Tips from Ancient India (and some modern ones, too)

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Indian Style Breakfast Tacos with Tzatziki sauce

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Beet Borscht

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How do you say ghee? Don’t Worry. Ghee Happy! Ghee Poem Movies Disclaimer: Views expressed in these movies are not necessarily the views of Pure Indian Foods. The Hundred-Foot Journey 2014 |  PG  |  2h 2m In India, Tilo has the ability of foreseeing the future. When their parents are killed by bandits, she is…

Really Good Hot Cocoa

Chana Masala (Chickpea Curry)

  Chana Masala (Chickpea Curry) Recipe Type: Entree Cuisine: Indian Author: Pure Indian Foods Prep…

Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)

  Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken) Recipe Type: Entree Cuisine: Indian Author: Pure Indian Foods…

Aloo Gobi (potatoes & cauliflower)

Aloo Gobi (potatoes & cauliflower) Recipe Type: Entree Cuisine: Indian Author: Pure Indian Foods Prep…

Holiday-Spiced Pecans

Curious about the texture of your ghee?

Ghee contains many fatty acids with different melting points, which allows it to exist at…

Difference between ghee and cultured ghee

Many people ask us “what is the difference between ghee and cultured ghee”? The answer is actually very simple. Ghee is made from milk, and cultured ghee is made from yogurt. Cultured ghee is made by simmering unsalted butter over low heat until the milk solids separate from the liquid fat. To make cultured ghee,…

About Sandeep Agarwal, Owner of Pure Indian Foods

Sandeep Agarwal has a Bachelors in Computer Science and an MBA in Finance. After working on Wall Street in New York, USA for many years, he did not find satisfaction in his work. His family has been in ghee business in Haryana (India) for 5-generations. Inspired by his family values and to continue his family…

Visit India with Us!

For many years, we have wanted to do a trip to India with our foodie friends—to visit the spice farms, taste authentic Indian cuisine, experience the culture, and of course, shop! Before we begin planning, we wanted to ask you if you’d be interested in joining us for a trip in 2019. If you’d be…

Visiting Turmeric Farmers in India

How to prepare for natural disasters like Hurricane Irma

Photo from NASA Six days before Hurricane Irma it, everyone in the state of Florida went into motion. Stores everywhere sold out of plywood, Tapcons, generators, water, and canned food. Florida entered a gas shortage as ships that normally brought fuel to the Port of Tampa were delayed due to Hurricane Harvey just a few…

Handmade in Italy: Magliano Rose Petal Jam

Edible flowers date back to antiquity when humans were trading their seeds on the open markets just as they would spice seeds. They were used as food and medicine by the Romans, Greeks and Chinese, and were a popular component of Middle Eastern and Indian cuisines as well. Today edible flowers are commonly used as…

Garlic and Greens Soup

Garlic and Greens Soup 1 tablespoon Pure Indian Foods Turmeric Superghee 1 tablespoon Pure Indian…

Vindaloo Curry Shrimp and Tomatoes

Serves 2-4 1 pound fresh peeled and de-veined shrimp Vindaloo Curry Powder (or any favorite curry…

Golden Garbanzos with Couscous

Serves 4 1 tablespoon Turmeric Superghee 4 cups cooked garbanzo beans (or 2 cans, drained…

Ghee Recipes

Ghee is a versatile cooking medium. You can use ghee instead of butter or oil…

How do you say ghee in different languages

Arabic: samna (سمنة), samneh Bangla: ghī (ঘী) Brazil: manteiga clarificada English: butter Oil, clarified butter,…

Ghee Gets Good Grades for College

We had a mother place an order for our Certified Organic Grass-Fed Ghee. She had…

Paleo Diet and Ghee

First popularized by Dr. Loren Cordain in his landmark book of the same name, the…

Dairy Intolerance is not a dairy allergy

Dairy intolerance can present in a wide array of annoying symptoms. Dairy intolerance should not…

Understanding Oils and Fats

Let’s start with oils- they are fats. It’s just that some are more solid than…

How to Use Spiced Ghee

1. DIGESTIVE GHEE Contains Organic Cardamom, Organic Cinnamon, Organic Ginger. The flavor has a similar…

Gluten-Free Ghee Ideas

Snacks and Appetizers Sauté minced garlic, minced red onion, and minced fresh parsley in ghee. …

Ghee vs. Butter

1) Great for cooking: Ghee does not contain milk solids and it is very stable at…

What is Spiced Ghee?

At Pure Indian Foods, our Spiced Ghee is made with the same care and passion…

What is ghee?

Ghee is a healthy, shelf-stable alternative to plain butter or other cooking oils. Indian ghee…

Ghee as an Emergency Food in Times of Disaster

Ghee is one perfect food item to keep on hand to prepare for and respond…

Kitchari: An Indian Comfort Food

  1 TBSP grassfed organic ghee 1 cup organic kitchari 3 1/2 cups water 1/2 teaspoon turmeric…

Poha: An Indian Brunch

2 tablespoons ghee 3/4 teaspoon black mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds 1/4 teaspoon hing ghee 1 small red onion, diced 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 1 medium gold potato, diced 1 carrot, diced 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 medium tomato, diced 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 3/4 cup of green peas…

Indian Style Fried Rice

– 1/2 cup white basmati rice – 1 cup water – 2 tbsp. ghee –…

Superghee Vegetable Omelet

Photo Credit: Revived Kitchen Serves 1 or 2 1 tablespoon Turmeric Superghee ½ cup chopped…

How to use Turmeric Superghee

We have several ideas for you to use delicious Turmeric Superghee! Stir into hot milk,…

Coleslaw with Carrots and Baby Kale

Serves 4 2 cups shredded cabbage 1 cup shredded purple cabbage 1 cup shredded carrots…

Spicy Rice and Vegetables

Serves 4 1 cup dry basmati rice 1 tablespoon Organic Grass-Fed Ghee ¼ teaspoon ground coriander…

Chickpeas a la Mediterranean

4 Servings Soak chickpeas for up to 24 hours, rinse and cook until tender. Cook…

PRIMALOIL™: A spicy, savory blend of extra virgin olive oil, black seed oil, and sacha inchi oil.

We’ve figured out a way to get the right combination of the world’s healthiest oils all in one. Introducing PRIMALOIL, an entirely delicious, perfectly blended mix of the highest quality, 100% pure lab-tested Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil and two anti-oxidant super-powers, Black Cumin Seed Oil and Sacha Inchi Oil. Each serving of this luscious…

Quinoa Tabouli

Combine the following: 3 cups of cooked quinoa 1 cup halved grape or cherry tomatoes…

How to Make Butter Coffee

Using a clean spoon, gently stir Coffee++ before using. Add 1-2 tablespoons to an 8-ounce…

Lemon Basil Portobello Mushrooms

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves: 2 to 4 4 TBSP Pure Indian Foods Cultured Ghee 2 TBSP fresh lemon juice ½ tsp chili powder ½ tsp ground black pepper ½ tsp sea salt 4 large Portobello mushrooms 4 TBSP finely chopped fresh basil 2 TBSP fresh lemon zest 1) Preheat the…

Turmeric Sausage & Peppers with Italian Ghee

  Prep Time: 2 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Makes: 1 bowl 1 tsp Pure…

Sweet Potato Fries with Roasted Pecans

Serves 4 3 tablespoons PRIMALOIL 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2-3 teaspoons Sucanat or Coconut Palm…

Rhubarb Skillet Cake with Jaggery Crumb

Nourished Kitchen used our jaggery in a recipe. Click here to check it out! Photo…

Ginger Ale

1/2 to 3/4 cup fresh ginger, peeled and grated 1/2 to 3/4 cup Organic Jaggery,…

Leafy Greens and Artichokes with Aromatic Salad Dressing

Serves 4 • 8 cups leafy salad greens • Halved cherry tomatoes • 1 can…

Why is ghee Paleo even though it’s dairy?

  First popularized by Dr. Loren Cordain in his landmark book of the same name,…

Carrot Cake with Ghee

  Yield: One 9-inch, two-layer cake (approximately 12 pieces) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time:…

Muffins Using Digestive Ghee

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Paleo Butter Coffee with Coffee++

People have been putting butter in coffee for centuries thanks to the increase in sharpness, clarity and energy the blend offers. The combination of butter and coffee taps into the power of healthy fats and caffeine to provide an enjoyable boost that lasts all day. Thanks to the efforts of Dave Asprey, this drink is…

Paleo Holiday Recipe Ideas With Healthy Ghee Alternative

The paleo lifestyle boasts many health benefits, but you just might find yourself having some…

What Is Turmeric and How Do I Incorporate It Into My Regular Diet?

Turmeric Curcumin is a plant in the ginger family and is also known as “Indian…

Make mouth-watering pancakes using ghee

Who doesn’t love fresh hot, mouth-watering pancakes for breakfast? It’s an all-time American favorite! Pancakes…

Is Ghee Paleo?

  Many are making the switch to a Paleo diet in order to change their…

Baked Cinnamon Fennel & Pears

Holiday Sweet Potatoes

Moroccan Spiced Roasted Veggies

Moroccan Spice blend includes allspice, coriander, cayenne, cloves, cumin, cinnamon, ginger, salt, black pepper. You…

14 Gloriously Golden Turmeric Ideas!

Turmeric Curcumin, native to southeast India, and once a secret known primarily to the Indian…

The Super Grain Known as Quinoa

One of the truly tastiest and healthy grains in existence is quinoa.  This super grain contains all essential amino acids, is full of protein, and even has fiber, minerals, phytonutrients, vitamin E, and B vitamins.  To top it off, it’s also gluten-free. Further quinoa benefits include: Quinoa has two times the fiber as most other…

Organic Chickpeas

Dating as far back as 3500 BC, chickpeas have been a staple in the diets of many cultures in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.  Also known by the name “garbanzo beans”, these legumes are used to make a variety of dishes including chickpea salad, roasted chickpeas, hummus, chakhchoukha, and more.  The two primary types…

Puzzled about sweeteners?

  With so many sweeteners on the market today, it’s hard to know which ones…

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Not Suitable For High Heat Cooking

In today’s kitchen one can almost always find a bottle of extra virgin olive oil.…

Delicious Baking Recipes With Ghee

“Bitter butter makes a bitter batter, better butter makes your batter better.” It’s not just…

Why You Need To Know about Jaggery: Benefits of Fermented Foods and Beverages

Traditional diets around the world have always called for the culturing or fermenting of certain…

Cow’s Milk: Is It Really Only For Calves?

Although for thousands of years humans have used the milk of other mammals as a…

Getting Healthy From the Start: Dietary Tips for Parents & Children

As obesity rates in children have risen over time, parents and health professionals are now…

The Issue of A1 & A2 Milk Proteins

What are A1 & A2 Milk Proteins? Milk is composed of proteins, sugars and fats.…

How to use ghee

Snacks and Appetizers Toss into fresh popped popcorn or make your own: Melt ghee, add…

Using Ghee for Massage

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Introduction to Ayurveda: A Balance of the Elements

Astragalus Chai Tea

Awesome Tips from Ancient India (and some modern ones, too)

Difference between ghee and cultured ghee

How to prepare for natural disasters like Hurricane Irma

Handmade in Italy: Magliano Rose Petal Jam

How do you say ghee in different languages

Ghee Gets Good Grades for College

Paleo Diet and Ghee

Dairy Intolerance is not a dairy allergy

Understanding Oils and Fats

Gluten-Free Ghee Ideas

Ghee vs. Butter

What is Spiced Ghee?

What is ghee?

Ghee as an Emergency Food in Times of Disaster

Why is ghee Paleo even though it’s dairy?

Make mouth-watering pancakes using ghee

The Super Grain Known as Quinoa

Organic Chickpeas

Puzzled about sweeteners?

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Not Suitable For High Heat Cooking

Why You Need To Know about Jaggery: Benefits of Fermented Foods and Beverages

Cow’s Milk: Is It Really Only For Calves?

Getting Healthy From the Start: Dietary Tips for Parents & Children

The Issue of A1 & A2 Milk Proteins

How to use ghee

Vegetarian Recipes

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Alphonso Mango Vinaigrette

Alphonso Mango Curry Mayonnaise with Rosemary and Lime

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Zesty Caprese Salad

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Light & Refreshing Sacha Inchi Vinaigrette

Corn on the Cob Using Spiced Ghee

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Cabbage with Split Peas

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Green Peppercorn Sauce

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