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Indian Dairy Products

Indian dairy products are a significant part of the Indian diet and culinary tradition. They include a variety of milk-based foods, both sweet and savory, that are integral to Indian cuisine.

Milk (Doodh)

Milk (Hindi: दूध, pronounced: doo-dh) is the base for many Indian dairy products. It is often used in its raw form, but is also boiled, fermented, or curdled to create other products.

Ghee

Ghee (Hindi: घी, pronounced: ghee) is a type of clarified butter that is commonly used in Indian cooking. It is made by simmering butter, which is then strained to remove all water. The process leaves behind a rich, golden liquid that is used in a variety of dishes.

Paneer

Paneer (Hindi: पनीर, pronounced: pa-neer) is a fresh cheese common in the Indian subcontinent. It is an unaged, non-melting cheese made by curdling milk with a fruit- or vegetable-derived acid, such as lemon juice.

Curd (Dahi)

Curd (Hindi: दही, pronounced: da-hee), also known as Dahi, is a dairy product made by coagulating milk in a process called curdling. It is a staple in the Indian diet and is used in a variety of dishes.

Lassi

Lassi (Hindi: लस्सी, pronounced: la-see) is a popular traditional dahi (yogurt)-based drink that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It is a blend of yogurt, water, spices, and sometimes fruit.

Kulfi

Kulfi (Hindi: कुल्फी, pronounced: kul-fee) is a popular frozen dairy dessert from the Indian subcontinent. It is often described as "traditional Indian ice cream."

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