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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Cecilia
I’ve never heard of coconut ghee. It would be nice to try it.
Shana
I’m hoping to try the cultured gee. We love the coconut ghee.
Kamie
I haven’t tried the coconut ghee! (I subscribe)
shelli Hattan
love this site.
Katherine
I am a subscriber.
Katherine
I would love to try both of these. I love ghee but have not tried either of the other “flavors”. I do not have the option of culturing raw butter, but I think I will try mixing coconut oil with my homemade ghee.
Liisa
These sound delicious! I would love to try both. I have never tried ghee before because of the price but your description makes me want to get some.
L Mensah
I would love to try these products.Thanks for this great giveaway!
L Mensah
I’m a subscriber to TheNourishingGourmet.com 🙂
Karen
Hi, I AM a subscriber and love your site.
Cynthia
I love Ghee but I have never tried the coconut. Sounds good.
Cynthia
I’m a subscriber!
Candace
I just subscribed! Not sure why I hadn’t before–I have been following your blog for years.
Candace
Ghee is hard for me to find locally, and I would love to try coconut ghee!
Melissa Graham
I would like to win because I also use a lot of coconut oil, so I am interested to try the coconut oil and ghee blend. Also the cultured butter sounds interesting and I would love to try it. I do love butter! They both sound really delicious and something I’d love to try.
Thanks for the giveaway.
Kim
I’m a long-time subscriber. Thanks for all the inspiration, Kimi. This cultured ghee is wonderful. I bought a jar a few months ago and it’s almost gone. (We tried to stretch it, but it’s sooooo good!) Thanks for the giveaway.
K
Interested to try these products new to me.
Rob c
Am a subscriber.
Abby
This ghee looks amazing! I subscribe and love your blog 🙂
Abby
I’ve been trying to get in more healthy fats lately, and would especially love to try the cultured ghee
Emma
I am a subscriber. I am so happy to see the cultured ghee that is better for dairy intolerant people. My DH was told to avoid dairy by his naturopath. She said she had noticed even ghee causing some problems in her clients, but this could be a great option.
Dorothy
I am a subscriber!
Dorothy
I would love to try some ghee. Yum!
Stephanie
Looks like a great product! I wonder if I can find it in stores up here in Canada… will have to check.
Lady Dorothy
I’m a subscriber on Feedly!
Lady Dorothy
I’d like to win so that I could try these out! I hadn’t even heard of coconut ghee.
Peri
Would love to try this
Patti Johnson
Yes, I’m a subscriber! Lurve your blog and this giveaway! Would love to try these products! Thank you! 🙂 <3
Patti Johnson
Yes, I’m a subscriber! Lurve your blog and this giveaway! Would love to try these products to add more healthy fats to my diet. Thank you! 🙂 <3
Lisa
We love using ghee and I would enjoy trying the Pure Indian brand. I also am a subscriber.
Beth
Needing an option for higher heat cooking and because we’re detoxing our diet/kitchen! Would love to try it!
Beth
Needing an option for higher heat cooking and because we’re detoxing our diet/kitchen! Would love to try it! Also a subscriber
Sharon
I have never tried using ghee and would love to try this. Thanks!
Sara
Sounds amazing!
Sara
Just subscribed via email!
Celanie
I can’t wait to try both of them!!
Carol
Would love to try them. They sound great!
Sheryl Z
Looks amazing… we’d love to try it! 🙂
Rachele H
I LOVE this stuff!
Carla
I love ghee. Can’t wait to try this brand.
Youko
Love cooking with ghee. I’m intrigued by coconut ghee and would love to try it out! I am a subscriber and really enjoy reading your blog posts 🙂
Susan
I would love to try ghee.
Jane
I LOVE ghee. I learned about it from a Fijian friend about 5 years ago and think that is the perfect fat to use for frying, unfortunately I can never find any that is organic or grassfed near my house. I can only find it at an teenie tiny Indian corner store.
So happy to hear about this brand!
angela
I would love to try both of these, they sound delicious and healthy!
Kim
I’d like to try this.
LaDonna Loehrke
I would love to incorporate both of this in my cooking! And I have just the spices to go with them, like our Garam Masala Blend.
Meesha
I have loved ghee as an alternative to butter. Looking forward to trying the coconut ghee!!
Bri
I just found your website and wanted to thank you for the info on both the cultured ghee and coconut ghee! I’d never heard of either.
Bri
Subscribing today. 🙂
SD Chandler
I love ghee but haven’t tasted the coconut ghee.