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Pure Indian Foods, The Ghee Spoon Blog

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Pear Salad with Roasted Walnuts and Mango-Primal Dressing

February 3, 2023 by Alana Sugar, Certified Nutritionist 1 Comment

Enjoy this salad all year long by going with the seasons. For example, in summer, consider using peaches and sunflower seeds in place of pears and walnuts which are better suited for fall and winter. This should yield 4 servings.

Vegan Tofu “Cheese” Pancakes with Mango Dip

December 10, 2020 by Alana Sugar, Certified Nutritionist Leave a Comment

These delightful pancakes are based on a Russian favorite called Syrniki which typically contains cheese. These are made vegan with tofu and plant-based yogurt.

Double Mango Smoothies with Ginger and Vanilla

November 24, 2020 by Alana Sugar, Certified Nutritionist Leave a Comment

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

Mango Sorbet Ice Cream Scoops with Fresh Mint

November 11, 2020 by Alana Sugar, Certified Nutritionist 1 Comment

Mango Sorbet is a delightfully refreshing alternative to dairy-based ice cream. The Alphonso Mango Puree gives this treat its beautiful color and rich, delicious flavor.

Alphonso Mango Curry Mayonnaise with Rosemary and Lime

October 26, 2020 by Alana Sugar, Certified Nutritionist Leave a Comment

This Mango-Mayonnaise delivers the natural silky sweetness and unique mango-flavor that make Alphonso mangoes truly the “King of Mangoes”. Try it with fish and shellfish, drizzled over grilled chicken, spread on a beef or turkey burger and as a delicious dip for French fries or root-vegetable fries. It makes a great salad dressing on its […]

Mango Coconut Smoothie ~ with Saffron and Pistachio

October 8, 2018 by Pure Indian Foods Leave a Comment

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

Dairy Intolerance is not a dairy allergy

July 4, 2017 by Sandeep Agarwal Leave a Comment

Dairy intolerance can present in a wide array of annoying symptoms. Dairy intolerance should not be confused with a true allergy to dairy products. For most people who have dairy intolerance, it is simply unpleasant to consume dairy foods that trigger the annoying symptoms, but for those with true allergies, it may trigger a serious […]

Why is ghee Paleo even though it’s dairy?

June 26, 2017 by Sandeep Agarwal Leave a Comment

  First popularized by Dr. Loren Cordain in his landmark book of the same name, the Paleo diet has since become a global phenomenon — a call to return to how we evolved to eat, with its message spread far and wide on the internet. Where possible, many Paleo dieters opt for food in its […]

The Issue of A1 & A2 Milk Proteins

April 24, 2013 by Sandeep Agarwal 5 Comments

What are A1 & A2 Milk Proteins? Milk is composed of proteins, sugars and fats. The cream is where the fats are stored. The proteins are found in the whey and the milk solids. Sugars are also found in the milk solids. When we talk about “A1” or “A2” milks or proteins, we are talking […]

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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!

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