I was first introduced to Pure Indian Food’s amazing grassfed ghee at a Wise Traditions conference. They had a breakfast fundraiser where large pots of oatmeal were served with a huge variety of toppings, and some of Pure Indian Food’s ghee was set out. I instantly fell in love with their ghee in general, and especially loved their “digestive ghee” on oatmeal (it is so nicely spiced that I could just use that on my oatmeal with no sweetener). There were many lovely companies at that conference, but I had limited space in my suitcase. This poised a problem as to what to bring home with me. However, I did end up with a jar of their ghee in my suitcase, which says something about how much I liked it!
I love their plain ghee too, and was tickled to find it available at a local co-op storefront in Portland. Ghee is a type of butter oil produced by melting butter over low heat until the milk solids settle on the bottom of the pot, and the butter oil can be separated. Because ghee is basically lactose- and casein-free, even when I have been unable to tolerate any other dairy products (including butter), I have been able to tolerate ghee well. And let me tell you, that has been a huge gift!
This ghee, made from grassfed butter for better nutrition, is a great addition to a Weston A. Price diet protocol. As you will remember, Dr. Price recommended butter and butter oil made from the milk of cows eating fast growing green grass. What I love about this company is that all of their ghee is made from cows eating fast growing green grass! We should expect a higher vitamin content in butter or ghee produced during the spring or fall (and that is why is has such a lovely yellow color).
And it’s great for the cook too, because ghee is a very stable fat to use, even at high temperatures! This traditional ingredient is lovely to use in so many ways –whether adding it to baked goods or as your fat-of-choice when cooking on the stovetop (such as sautéing vegetables, or for oiling the pan when making pancakes). It has a very rich, almost nutty flavor, and a little goes a long way.
So all to say, I was thrilled to hear they were expanding their line of products to include some new variations. Today I get to review AND giveaway their cultured ghee and their new Primalfat: Coconut Ghee.
First, their cultured ghee. (Please note that they have changed labels since I took the above photo at the beginning of the year.) This is a wonderful product for several different reasons. First, culturing the butter before it is turned into ghee allows the lactose in the butter to turn into lactic acid, which makes this product even more digestible for those highly sensitive to dairy. (Note: I have always done just fine with their original product, but some people are even more sensitive than I am.) Beyond that, this product is a little more “buttery” in flavor and has more tang as well, giving it culinary value as well. I was so excited about this product because it not only allows you to get a slightly different ghee flavor, but it will also allow open the doors for more people to enjoy ghee.
Their other new product, Primalfat: Coconut Ghee, is pretty awesome as well as it combines two of my all time favorite traditional fats. Long time readers know that I use coconut oil a LOT. This product is a mixture of the rich and nutty flavors of ghee, with the sweetness of an organic virgin coconut oil. Here is Pure Indian Food’s description: “A 50/50 blend of Organic Grass-fed Ghee and Organic Virgin Coconut Oil. This is truly a delicious, powerfully nutritious natural cooking and baking blend that we think you’ll love. Coconut oil has a low smoke point, limiting its uses in cooking. Blending with ghee naturally increases the smoke point, making our Coconut Ghee ideal for higher-heat cooking. Ideal for baking, sauteing, stir-frying, and more. It adds delicate, exquisite flavor to all of your favorite foods and recipes without an overpowering coconut flavor. Best fat/oil for all of your cooking!”
I used it in a soup last night when sautéing my vegetables for the soup, and was really pleased to note that it didn’t make the soup taste at all “coconut-y”. I can’t wait to try this out in baked goods too! I think it was a great idea to combine the two personally, as it creates a great basic fat/oil to use on a consistent basis.
All to say this company and their products are something that I can recommend to you with no reservations, which is why I am happy that one of you get to win a jar of each!
This giveaway prize includes two items, a 14 ounce jar of cultured ghee, and a 14 ounce jar of the Coconut Ghee, valued at $37.90. This giveaway will be closed on October the 3rd, midnight, pacific time. This giveaway is open to readers world-wide, however, please note that those outside of the U.S. will be required to pay for shipping and any duties applicable in their country. The winner will be announced October 4th.
*Giveaways on TheNourishingGourmet.com are usually commissioned by companies, and hence help support the running of my website. I love that I get to giveaway products I really like and recommend. I also receive samples of the products to review. Thanks for reading and supporting what I do here!
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Amy Turk
I love butter and ghee, especially grass fed!
Elizabeth G.
I’m an email subscriber.
Elizabeth G.
I had never heard of coconut ghee. I would love to try it!
Renee P.
I’ve heard lots about their ghee and would like to try it, especially the coconut-ghee blend.
Rachel
I always see recipes that use ghee but usually don’t bother with them because I don’t want to go out and buy it – this would make a great excuse to try some of them!
ALicia K
coconut ghee! how interesting!
jeanine
It would be great to win so I could try it!
Kari
I’m a ghee lover, but haven’t had Coconut Ghee before. My husband and I would LOVE to try it!
Jennifer
Great giveaway!
Candice
I’d like to try the ghee w/ coconut oil.. I bet it’s a delicious flavor!
And nutritious too!!!! 🙂
Julie
We recently tried ghee, but not coconut ghee. Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂
Jillian
Huh. I’ve been making coconut ghee for a few years now–didn’t know there was a name for it! Lol
Nettie
Love your blog…very informative. I am going to ask my doc about D. recti because of you.
Kate
I keep hearing about ghee but have not yet tried & sure would love to! Thanks!
Leigh J.
I LOVE this blog and this is a wonderful giveaway! My family LOVES ghee. we have never had the Coconut Ghee, but would love to try it! So excited!
Eden
I love ghee!!!
waad radhi
I love ghee and coconut oil and use them almost everyday for cooking.
gretchen
I am an email subscriber and love your site. Thanks for doing it!
waad radhi
I love ghee and coconut oil and use them almost everyday in cooking.
gretchen
Have loved ghee for a long time and would love to try this one. My 7 year old and I want to try baking with the mix…
Teri
I am an e-mail subscriber and would love to try ghee as I have never had it!
Claudette
I would love to try Ghee as I have never had the opportunity to.
Love your blog! Wonderful posts 🙂
Claudette
A
Thanks for the opportunity to win. I do like using both ghee and coconut oil.
Becky
I just have started using ghee would love to try the coconut ghee.
JJ
I am an email subscriber.
JJ
I am especially interested in trying coconut ghee.
Tania B.
I so need to try this ghee!!! I am dairy free and struggling watching my children eat Kerrygold (thank you so much for the recommendation!!!). I hope to try this as it may be tolerable and sooooo amazingly good! Thank you for all of your insight and research; I use so much of it.
Blessings!
Tina
Love their products
Heather
We love ghee.
Stephanie P
I would love to try this Ghee!
Suzie
I would love to try both of these!
Elizabeth Plunkett
I’ve never used ghee before, but I’ve been wanting to venture into using it!
Margot C
I subscribe via email to this box: annazed10 [at] yahoo [dot] com
Margot C
I would be very interested to try this ghee. I bought another one that I will not name and it didn’t seem very fresh. Then I tried to make it and it’s a lot harder that you might think.
kate
I love ghee and I love coconut oil, so trying coconut ghee sounds fun and yummy!
Becca F
I’d like to win because the idea of coconut ghee is so interesting to me!
Sharon
Wow, I would love to try both of these. I am sure they both would be exceptional in any food.
Thanks Kimi. You are such an intelligent lady. I am so amazed of all your knowledge. In my eyes, you are the most perfect little mommy, wife, and domesticated lady. Keep up the fantastic work and this great blog.
KimiHarris
You are so sweet! I am soooo far from perfect, but I appreciate your kind words regardless. 😉
Chrystal Shelley
I have been just mixing coconut oil and ghee in my cooking lately. It would be wonderful to have a bottle of this mixture from Pure Indian Foods. Thanks for the opportunity to win this!
Chrystal Shelley
I am a subscriber!
LeaG
I’m a subscriber. Excited about this giveaway!
LeaG
I’ve only tried ghee one time and it wasn’t cultured. I’d love to try this before trying to talk my husband into the expense! This is a perfect way to get to do that 😀
Thanks for all you do on this awesome blog!
Briita N
I subscribe! really been enjoying your posts about mommy belly!
Miranda
I love their regular ghee, but I’ve never tried the coconut ghee. I’d love to win!
Miranda
I’m a subscriber:)
Valerie Williams
I am a subscriber via email.
Valerie Williams
I have never tried ghee and would love to find ways to use it in our diet.
Ruth
I’m a subscriber!
Ruth
I’d like to try it for the health benefits.
Molly Haley
Thanks for the chance!
Cecilia
I am an e-mail subscriber.