Organic Ghee

I was contacted recently in regard to ghee and if the commercial brands were suitable. I only use organic ghee as most commercial brands are cut with chemicals and have added preservatives even though they don't list them on their labels.

Ghee has a very high burning point and does not burn or smoke during cooking. It's also high in Vitamin A and Vitamin D. Vitamin D is a hormone precursor that contributes to the maintenance of normal levels of calcium and phosphorus in the blood. Despite its name, vitamin D is not a true vitamin. It could be described as a conditional vitamin.

I buy this wonderful organic ghee at the Northey Street Organic Markets which run every Sunday morning. The Pantry Practitioner www.pantrypractitioner.com.au sells this on her stall.

 Slather some on some fresh sour dough bread, use in cooking and when ever butter is called for. Ghee is simple to make at home. See here for instructions
How to make ghee

Unfortunately many Indian people have bought into the cholesterol myth and moved away from their traditional fats and oils and are using cheap vegetable oil alternatives. One of the reason for increased obesity in this country and, indeed, the western world.

There is still wonderful fresh, unpasteurised milk available in many areas. See these photos taken a couple of years ago in a small village.