Double Curry Dal with BEST HING EVER
We call this “double curry” because we use both DIY Balti Curry and Madras Curry…
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!
Gluten-Free Flaxseed Muffins with Buttermilk, Ghee and Spices
These muffins are tender, aromatic, healthy and delicious! They’re great with hot chai tea or…
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…
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…
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 delicious dish is easy and nutritious! If you’re in a pinch, substitute 1/4 tsp…
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…
Popcorn on Stove
Popcorn is America’s favorite snack and it takes only minutes to make. Making popcorn in…
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…
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…
Baked Salmon with Avocado Salsa
Flaky salmon, creamy avocado….what more could you want?! You can have a delicious meal in…
5-Ingredient Baked Italian Chicken
In need of an easy dinner with minimal ingredients? Try this baked Italian Chicken! Serve…
Zesty Caprese Salad
Though a super simple recipe, this caprese salad is a classic favorite! This timeless salad…
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…
How to Make Balti Chicken
Learn how to make Balti Chicken with a comforting saffron sauce by following along with…
Easy Mint Chutney
This simple, yet flavorful mint chutney makes a delicious accompaniment to your favorite Indian dishes!…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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 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…
Tamarind Whiskey Sour
The main flavor in this cocktail comes from the tamarind. Make sure you have the…
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.…
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…
Paleo Sweet Potato & Bacon Latkes Recipe
Potato pancakes have long been a tradition in a variety of cultures. This recipe puts…
Pork Tikka
Tender and mouthwatering. This pork dish is encrusted in spices and is a popular dish…
Carrot Salad
Carrot salads are a popular dish throughout India. The spices in this are heated in…
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…
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…
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…
Instant Pot Onion Masala
A delicious onion masala, which has been refined to provide a delicious base to many…
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.
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…
Banana Ghee Pancakes
These banana ghee pancakes are delicious, quick, and simple to make. The ripe banana and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Savory Apple Skillet Cake
Brunch is more fun with this apple skillet cake made with Digestive Ghee! Skillet cakes…
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
This warming, caffeine-free tea is great during cold season, or any time you need a…
Awesome Tips from Ancient India (and some modern ones, too)
Tip #1 – Mouth Fresheners Spices are excellent mouth fresheners! Say NO to mints that use unwanted chemicals and sugar, and use spices instead. Spices we like to use include Cardamom or Fennel Seed or Whole Clove. Cardamom is mildly sweet and several seeds come in a small green pod. Simply break open a pod,…
Indian Style Breakfast Tacos with Tzatziki sauce
I know what you’re thinking. Is this recipe Mexican? Indian? Greek? Well, it’s a little…
Have fun & learn about Indian food and culture!
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…
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…
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…
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:…
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…
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
I just learned about a boy who was very weak since he was born. The…
