Cow ghee or desi ghee is one of the most commonly used mediums for cooking in India. Apart from being a culinary delight, cow ghee is well known for its healing and nutritive benefits. Ayurvedic medicine recognizes cow ghee as a Rasayana.
The mentions of cow ghee are found in Charak Samhita, which is one of the most ancient ayurvedic texts. In fact, cow ghee is known as ghrita in sanskrit, which literally translates to “bright” or “to make bright”. Unfortunately, there is very little scientific research conducted on the benefits of cow ghee. In spite of this, cow ghee remains a rising choice of millions all over the world.
What is cow ghee?
According to the Food safety and regulatory authority of India, ghee is defined as a fat that is obtained from milk, curdled milk, cooking butter or from collected milk cream which has no added preservatives and colours.
Did you know?
Cow ghee has a high spiritual and religious value in Hinduism. It is one of the most important components of Vedic yajnas. Cow ghee is also offered to gods according to Hindu rituals.