Swadesi Way Desi Cow ghee is made from the A2 milk of indigenous Rathi cows, native to the desert regions of Western Rajasthan (Bikaner–Ganganagar belt).
Made 100% naturally, the ghee is made using the traditional bilona method, fresh milk is first set into curd and then churned in small batches to extract the butter. This butter is slow-simmered gently to yield a deeply nourishing, rich golden ghee with a natural aroma and flavour.
Desi Cow Ghee is rich in healthy fats and is a natural source of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K, traditionally valued for supporting immunity and overall wellbeing.
Detailed Journey: From Milking to Bilona Ghee
Milk Procurement
Milk is sourced directly from 300+ small farmers at a premium price, quality-tested and documented batch-wise
Bilona Butter/Makhan
Milk is set into curd which is then churned in small batches (mostly 40 kg per batch)
Ghee Making
Butter is slow simmered to yield golden aromatic ghee in small batches focusing on quality over volume, which is then filtered and stored precisely
This ghee is produced by Bahula Naturals, a community-based organisation founded in Bajju, Bikaner.
Bahula Naturals is not only a ghee producer. Their campus supports:
- Traditional weaving and livelihoods
- Computer literacy
- Girl education
- Community development
This collaboration with farmers reflects a long-term, ecosystem-led approach.
About the Rathi Cow and their care
The Rathi cow is an indigenous breed native to Western Rajasthan, naturally adapted to extreme heat, low water availability, and sparse local fodder. Here, cows are raised with care, respecting natural rhythms and desert realities.
- Free grazing for most of the year
- Stall-feeding during peak summer months
- No chemical feed or growth hormones
- No hormonal injections or forced milking
We believe ethical dairy begins by putting the calf first. Here’s how calf care and animal welfare are handled in this ecosystem,
Do calves drink their mother’s milk?
Yes.
Female calves
- First 1 month: 100% of the milk goes to the calf
- Next 2 months: For every 4 litres of milk produced, 1.5 litres is reserved for the calf
Male calves
- First 1 month: 100% of the milk goes to the calf
- Next 2 months: For every 4 litres of milk produced, 1 litre is reserved for the calf
This ensures calves are naturally nourished during their most critical growth phase.
What happens to male calves as they grow?
After the initial milk-feeding phase:
- Male calves are allowed free grazing
- Once grown, they are collectively sent to gaushalas
- They are not abandoned or sold into exploitative systems
Breeding practices
- Natural mating using breed-improved Rathi bulls
- Larger herds (15+ cows) typically keep one bull within the herd
- Breeding generally occurs once a year, respecting natural cycles
- No artificial hormone-driven breeding
Medical care & milk safety
If a cow ever requires medical attention:
- If milk shows pus, blood, or udder injury, milking is stopped
- Such milk is not collected or used
- Animal health is prioritised over production
What happens when cows stop giving milk?
- Cows are sent to gaushalas
- They are not sold for slaughter
- Their life beyond milk production is respected
This ghee comes from a farmer-led, region specific dairy system, built on care, and responsibility
*Please note that the aroma, flavor, and color of Desi Cow Ghee may vary from batch to batch because
- It is prepared in small batches the Bilona way.
- The cow fodder changes with season which can result in changes to the properties of the milk.
No chemicals or additives are used to standardise colour or aroma. What you receive is purely natural.
By choosing Rathi Cow Bilona Ghee, you support indigenous breeds and food systems designed to work with the desert, not against it.
