The first thing you need to know about desi ghee is that it is made from raw cow’s milk by churning it and heating it at the right temperature. That’s the traditional way of creating the rich and aromatic flavor of desi ghee. Now that you’ve got a basic idea, let’s dive deeper into what makes desi ghee, or desi clarified butter, as it’s called in English, unique and how it got its name.

If you’re wondering whether desi ghee has replaced regular ghee and if it’s actually healthy, we’re here to bust all the myths surrounding this golden liquid, which has some solidified content floating around, and why you need to make desi ghee your daily diet.