Milk, Curd & Paneer: The Rest of the Desi Dairy Shelf
A proper desi dairy shelf is more than ghee. Here is how we think about the rest.
Milk
Fresh, full-fat cow or buffalo milk for daily use. A2 and farm-fresh options are worth trying if you have the source.
Curd (dahi)
Cultured curd is probiotic and pairs with nearly every Indian meal. Look for live cultures and no added starch.
Paneer
Fresh, soft paneer makes better curries and snacks. Buy the same day you cook when you can.
Build the shelf around what you actually eat, not what looks impressive.