kaladi for 22 January 2026

Kaladi Latest News

Recently, the union Minister of State for Science & Technology directed that "Kaladi" traditional dairy products be upscaled for wider food applications and recipes.

About Kaladi

• Kaladi is a famous Dogra cuisine.
• It is a traditional dairy product of Udhampur district, Jammu & Kashmir.
• It has received the Geographical Indication tag (GI).

Preparation of Kaladi

• It is traditionally prepared from raw full-fat milk using whey water as a coagulant.
• The raw full fat milk, vigorously churned in an iron pot with a wooden plunger-like tool.
• The molten mass of milk solids was then separated by adding sour milk or curd called mathar.
• Once stretched, the flattened cheese was cooled on the black iron pot itself, before being placed in a bowl to solidify.
• The solidified cheese was then sun dried to help it to lose the moisture.
• Since the ambient temperature in the mountainous area of Udhampur remains low despite a strong sun, the Kalari dried from the outside yet remain moist inside

Key Facts about Geographical Indication Tag

• It is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin.
• This is typically used for agricultural products, foodstuffs, wine and spirit drinks, handicrafts and industrial products.
• The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 seeks to provide for the registration and better protection of geographical indications relating to goods in India.

This GI tag is valid for 10 years following which it can be renewed.