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Unsalted, uncoloured and fresh from the churn. White butter is the soul of saag and makki ki roti.
By Hammad Tariq · 6 November 2026 · 2 min read
White butter (safaid makhan) is fresh, unsalted and uncoloured, churned from cream or curd. Shop yellow butter is usually salted and sometimes coloured for spreading.
Keep in the fridge in a closed container and use within a week, or freeze small portions.
Whole-wheat flour stone-ground on a chakki, so it keeps its fibre and taste.
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