Description
INGREDIENTS: DESI COW DUNG, GOMUTRA
COWS: GIR
ETHOD: HAND MADE, SUN DRIED
SIZE: 4 INCH DIA, 1/2 INCH THICKNESS
SHELF LIFE: DOESN'T EXPIRE
At Nandanvana Gaushala we make better use of cow dung. One of the by-products we make from cow dung is dried cow dung cake (patty). Dried cow dung cake is deep-rooted in Indian tradition. Farmers in villages use these dried cow dung cake as a fuel to cook food. They are also used for havan as it has many auspicious qualities.
We make cow dung cake naturally by hand. Fresh desi cow dung and Gomutra are thoroughly mixed and small cow dung cakes are made.
They create a pure and holy atmosphere when burnt. The smoke of gobar clears the air of germs. When we offer ghee in the fire as part of ritualistic sacrifices, it strengthens the ozone layer and shields the earth from harmful radiations from Sun.
Traditional wisdom in cooking says that in burning these cow dung cakes, the temperature never rises beyond a certain point, ensuring the nutrients in the food are not destroyed by overheating.
Some of the uses are as follows
AIR PURIFIER
Burning cow dung cake at home along with ghee purifies the air, kills airborne germs, dispels evil effects. It keeps the environment clean.
COOKING
While cooking with cow dung cakes the temperature never rises beyond a certain point, ensuring the nutrients in the food are not destroyed by overheating.
MANURE
Dried cow dung can be broken into small pieces and added to plant as manure. Mix with soil and add water. Nutrients in cow dung will boost plant growth and improve soil health.