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Pure Indian Foods, The Ghee Spoon Blog

A collection of recipes and videos

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What is ghee?

July 4, 2017 by Sandeep Agarwal 12 Comments

Ghee is a healthy, shelf-stable alternative to plain butter or other cooking oils. Indian ghee is used as an ingredient in traditional dishes, as an ideal fat for frying, and even in Ayurvedic supplements! Golden colored Ghee is prepared by melting and simmering unsalted butter until all the water evaporates and the milk solids settle […]

Ghee as an Emergency Food in Times of Disaster

July 4, 2017 by Sandeep Agarwal Leave a Comment

Ghee is one perfect food item to keep on hand to prepare for and respond to emergencies such as natural or man-made disasters. Ready.gov (a national public service campaign which encourages Americans to prepare for and respond to emergencies such as natural and man-made disasters) offers suggestions on how to select appropriate food to store […]

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 […]

Paleo Butter Coffee with Coffee++

December 22, 2015 by Sandeep Agarwal Leave a Comment

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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 […]

Make mouth-watering pancakes using ghee

October 17, 2015 by Pure Indian Foods Leave a Comment

Who doesn’t love fresh hot, mouth-watering pancakes for breakfast? It’s an all-time American favorite! Pancakes can be either sweet or savory and are often made from a variety of flours such as buckwheat, spelt or whole wheat, or gluten-free and grain-free kind from nuts such as ground almonds or coconut flour. Savory pancakes are often […]

Is Ghee Paleo?

March 30, 2015 by Sandeep Agarwal Leave a Comment

  Many are making the switch to a Paleo diet in order to change their lifestyles and eating habits for good in an effort to achieve all-over body health through consuming foods that come from as close to the earth as possible. Some call it the hunter-gatherer or caveman diet because the goal is to […]

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Not Suitable For High Heat Cooking

September 11, 2013 by Sandeep Agarwal 2 Comments

In today’s kitchen one can almost always find a bottle of extra virgin olive oil. With its subtle nutty flavor, home cooks these days love to use this oil when making salad dressing, lightly sauteing vegetables, and sometimes even in baking as a substitute for butter. However, how does this oil fare in recipes that […]

Delicious Baking Recipes With Ghee

August 7, 2013 by Sandeep Agarwal Leave a Comment

“Bitter butter makes a bitter batter, better butter makes your batter better.” It’s not just a tongue twister – the quality of the ingredients you use determines the quality of your cakes, cookies and other baked goods. Using low-quality ingredients in your baked goods can make them dry, in flavorless, and more likely to spoil. […]

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

May 17, 2013 by Sandeep Agarwal Leave a Comment

As obesity rates in children have risen over time, parents and health professionals are now recognizing the need to develop healthy habits at an early age. Developing good health habits at an early age makes them easier to maintain into adulthood and helps avoid illnesses like diabetes and high blood pressure.  Of course, doing this […]

How to use ghee

December 22, 2009 by Sandeep Agarwal Leave a Comment

Snacks and Appetizers Toss into fresh popped popcorn or make your own: Melt ghee, add salt and popcorn, pop until done. Mix with good quality coarse sea salt (like Celtic Sea Salt). Add chives and spread over pita bread. Mix with nut butters such as almond, peanut, cashew and others for an amazing dip for […]

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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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