Respect for where we come from
We value mountain knowledge and know that good food takes work and consistent standards.
A journey between Europe and Himachal
From the mountains we call home, to tables across India.
Baglat Farms began with a question: could we bring the foods and methods we grew up with to more families? We’re starting with ghee from Himachal, made with care and described as plainly as we can.
Himachal Pradesh · The mountains behind the idea
Where the idea began
Living abroad made me look more closely at home.
Living and working in Europe changed the way I thought about everyday food. I started asking where an ingredient came from, how it was made, and whether I could trust the quality from one purchase to the next.
During my PhD research in Artificial Intelligence, I worked with farmers and researchers in Europe on ways to assess and improve production. I saw how small decisions along the way shape the final product. Quality doesn’t come from one last check.
When I came back to the question of food, my thoughts turned to Himachal: the foods I grew up eating and the practical knowledge in our mountain communities.
“I realised there was something worth sharing in the food and methods I already knew from home.”
Rooted in the land
We grew up around farms and orchards.
Our families farm in the hills of Shimla. We grew up among apple trees, along with cherries, apricots, and other stone fruits that have been grown here for generations.
We watched the orchards change through the year. In winter, there was preparation and waiting. Spring brought blossom. Summer meant caring for the fruit, and harvest brought everyone together. The trees kept their own schedule.
A good crop takes months of work. We pruned trees, watched the weather, and protected the fruit. Still, a spell of bad weather could change the whole season.
That life left us with a lasting respect for food. Every ingredient comes from somewhere, and someone has done the work to grow or make it.
We want Baglat Farms to stay close to those roots as we bring food from Himachal to more homes. That means caring for quality and respecting the people who produce it.
The bridge we want to build
Himachal already has products worthy of a wider table.
In our mountain communities, food follows the seasons and people learn by doing. We think these foods can find a place in homes across India when they’re sourced carefully, handled cleanly, and described honestly.
Baglat Farms is our attempt to make that connection. We want to share these foods while being clear about where they come from and how they’re made.
Why begin with ghee?
We’re starting with ghee. Our cow ghee follows the Bilona method: we set milk into curd, churn it to separate butter, then clarify the butter in small batches.
What we are building toward
Rooted in home, ready to grow.
Quality you can understand
Clear ingredients, a traceable origin, a process we can explain, and no exaggerated promises.
Opportunity close to home
As we grow, we hope to create more opportunity for the people whose skill and work keep these traditions going.
This is only the beginning