The first sign of winter in Northern India is not the fog or the sweaters; it’s that faint, nutty aroma of clarified butter hitting a hot pan. You can almost smell it before you notice the condensation on the windows. In kitchens from Mohali to Manali, someone is roasting atta for halwa or brushing ghee atop a stack of parathas. It’s comfort, bottled in gold.
A Tradition That Makes Sense
Even domestic, there are differences in every family’s Desi Ghee as to how they prefer its usage. Some people pour a little over rice; others whisk it in with dal or laddoos. There is always a reason for it, whether people say why or not. Our grandparents never read nutrition labels, but they knew this: when the air grows cold and dry, you need to warm up from the inside.
Modern science has been slowly catching up. Detox Desi Ghee is packed with short- as well as medium-chain fatty acids that are easy to digest and boost your energy levels. It keeps your body warm, protects the lining of the gut and even lubricates joints in cooler months.
The Digestion Link We Forget
Winters have a way of dragging everything, from moods to mornings, and yes, metabolisms. Here’s where ghee comes in, no fuss, no muss. That lubricates the digestive system and helps food glide through intestines. Ayurveda terms it as “deepan” and “pachan” which refers to the igniting power of digestive fire in order to ensure smooth digestion.
Include half a spoon of Desi Ghee for digestion in your lunch or dinner and you will experience food lighter instead feeling heavy. According to people, ghee is fattening, but when consumed in small quantities it helps the body absorb nutrients better. Funny how something so indulgent-looking can also be so balancing.
A2 Cow Ghee: The Pure Kind
Not all ghee is the same. A2 Cow Ghee is derived from Indian breed of Cows developed by taking milk from cows that gives only A2 beta casein protein.Cows are not grown using inorganic material. The texture is softer, the scent richer and surprisingly somehow cleaner on the tongue.
The A2 Cow Ghee at Nutroots is the traditional way: curd churning slowly, allowing butter to form on its own and then slow-cooking it until it becomes golden. The process is time-consuming, and that’s the point — it keeps nutrients in and gives your inaugural waft of smell when you open the lid.
A Source of Strength and Calm
Ask anyone who grew up in Punjab or Himachal — they’ll tell you about being given a spoon of ghee for good luck before heading to school, or having it rubbed on them when visiting during winter vacations. Ghee isn’t just food here; it’s another part of the rhythm of life.
A dollop on your chapati provides ready energy with the healthy fats feeding your brain and nerves. There is a grounding quality even to the smell of warm ghee. It’s the kind of nourishment that doesn’t scream for attention, it just holds you steady.
For Skin That Is Chill With It
There is no cream that really saves your skin if your diet is a dry one. Ghee operates in the inside, out. It contains vitamins A, D, E and K which help repair cells and increase skin elasticity. Some people still dab a little bit on chapped lips or cracked heels. It may feel old-school, but give it a shot during a cold snap in Mohali and you’ll immediately understand why the habit never went away.
A Modern Take on an Old Habit
Scroll through a dozen wellness blogs and you’ll find new superfoods each month — avocado oil, flax, chia: Goodbye quinoa; hello ancient grains (the older the better) — yet Desi Ghee brings no attention to itself. It doesn’t need rebranding. It’s already got everything your body craves in winter: warmth, lubrication, immunity and taste.
The trick is moderation. Just a few teaspoons a day should suffice. Drizzle it over steamed vegetables or smear over toast instead of butter, or add a dollop of it into your evening milk with a pinch of haldi. It’s tiny, uncomplicated and real — no fancy ritual needed.
Back to the Basics
Maybe that’s nostalgia, maybe it’s just biology. When morning in Mohali goes misty, when the edge of roads smells only faintly of smoke and of leaves, that spoonful of ghee feels like a little shield against the season. It’s a reminder that wellness often doesn’t involve anything new. Sometimes it’s been sitting in your kitchen the whole time.
So this winter, stash your ghee jar nearby. Melt it on your parathas, slide it into your dal or shine it over the top of your halwa. It’s not just an ingredient — it’s a gentle form of care.
