CHURPI

For generations the people of the Himalayan highlands have been making Churpi. This rock hard Churpi is made from milk, salt and lime juice. No chemicals or preservatives are used in the making of this unique long lasting treat.  The Sherpas call it sherkam. It is called durukowaor durukho in Bhutan. It is prepared in a local dairy or at home from a material extracted out of buttermilk called sergem. The sergem is wrapped in cloth, usually jute bags, and pressed hard to get rid of water. Then, it dries out and becomes similar to cheese. Finally, in this cheese-like stage; it is cut into pieces, and hung over the smoke to make it stone hard. Locally it is widely consumed by people as a source of nutrients.

. _______ NET WT. 500gms .