Kalimpong Churpi - Made of Milk

Chhurpi or Durkha is a traditional cheese made of milk consumed in the Himalayan regions of Nepal, Sikkim, Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Bhutan, and Tibet. The two varieties of chhurpi are a soft variety and a hard variety.

Is Chhurpi Good for health?

A little brown and odorless, Hard Churpi provides you enough nutrients and in fact contains a higher level of healthy fats when compared to cow's cheese. It is a Healthy substitute for Betel nuts-Supari as it's made of Cow milk. It is efficient at removing plaque and tartar and keeping the gums strong.

How do you eat Chhurpi?

Here's how to eat it—you need to take a bite or piece and let it sit in your mouth for about 5 to 7 minutes so that it can moisten up and then, you start chewing it. If you don't follow the steps. you might not enjoy the flavors. Depending on the quality, a piece of churpi can last for nearly three hours!.