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🇮🇳 Ghee 

Ghee is a type of clarified butter that’s a staple in Indian cooking — prized for its rich, nutty flavor and high smoke point.

Cook Time 15 mins
Rest Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 16
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description
  • Commonly used for:
  • As a topper for curries, lentils, rice, soups
  • Drizzling over rotis or parathas, vegetables, popcorn
  • Sautéing spices for tadka/tempering
  • Making sweets like halwa, laddoos, and gajar ka halwa
Ingredients
  • 1 lb unsalted butter (4 sticks)
Instructions
  1. 1
    Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-low heat.
  2. 2
    Once melted, the butter will start to foam. Let it simmer gently.
  3. 3
    The milk solids will separate and sink to the bottom. Keep cooking.
  4. 4
    After 10–15 minutes, the butter will become clear and golden, and the milk solids will turn light brown.
  5. 5
    When it smells nutty and toasty, remove from heat.
  6. 6
    Strain through a fine mesh or cheesecloth into a clean, dry jar.
  7. 7
    Let cool. Store at room temperature or refrigerate for longer shelf life.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 16

Amount Per Serving
Calories 203.26kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22.99g36%
Saturated Fat 14.31g72%
Cholesterol 60.95mg21%
Sodium 3.11mg1%
Potassium 6.8mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 0.01g1%
Sugars 0.01g
Protein 0.24g1%
Vitamin A 193.91 mcg
Calcium 6.8 mg
Vitamin E 0.65 mg
Vitamin K 1.98 mcg
Niacin 0.01 mg
Folate 0.85 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.04 mcg
Phosphorus 6.8 mg
Magnesium 0.56 mg
Zinc 0.02 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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