Desi ghee has deeply ingrained roots in our culture and culinary practices, holding an auspicious value for thousands of years. When used in cooking savoury recipes like biryani, pulao, and roasted paneer, nothing beats its taste. When any religious festival arrives, or a religious ceremony occurs, ghee is used in various processions. But it has many health benefits too, as per recent scientific studies. It contains healthy fats which help our body in many ways. Let’s understand how desi ghee provides us with numerous health benefits and acts as a home remedy.
Desi Ghee Health Benefits
Desi ghee offers us caramelized and nutty flavours when used in cooking. Besides its satisfying taste, its health benefits have been specifically mentioned in traditional texts like Ayurveda. Let’s explore the health benefits of desi ghee:
- Desi ghee has unsaturated fatty acids which help in supporting health. It maintains cholesterol levels when consumed in moderation.
- The fat-soluble vitamin A is good for skin and hair by strengthening barrier and promoting cell production
- The butyrate in ghee helps maintain the colon’s health and aids the digestive system.
- Desi ghee supports mental clarity, cognitive function and overall brain health.
- It helps boost immunity, fight diseases, and help cell growth as it contains healthy minerals and antioxidants.
Desi Ghee as Home Remedy
Ayurveda says there are many remedial solutions provided by desi ghee. These are:
- A teaspoon of ghee, when added to warm milk helps reduce constipation, absorbing nutrients in the digestive system.
- Moisturizing the skin. Especially useful for dry chapped lips during winters
- Drops of warm ghee help in relieving blocked nose and headache.
- Helps in dealing with a sore throat when added to the juice extracted from ginger, and mixed with pepper and salt.
- Applying desi ghee near delicate eye regions helps in reducing puffiness and dark circles.
Conclusion
Desi ghee is made at home using traditional methods and also in industries. When produced on a mass scale, it is formed through various processes that include heating of milk cream, separation and skimming of milk solids, complete removal of water, and finally development of caramelizing, nutty flavour in the ghee. At KRS Megafoods, a company belonging to KRS Group, we follow the streamlined process of making desi ghee. We use food-grade equipment while maintaining the purity of desi ghee. Our desi ghee has a rich nutty flavour with a grainy texture that elevates the taste of dishes and can be used to fry various dishes.