HOMEMADE GHEE RECIPE
what is Ghee?
Ghee is a type of clarified butter, originating from India. Further it is a natural food with a long history of cooking which has a nutty flavor. It is one of the top superfoods in Ayurveda for its nourishing, anti-inflammatory and healing benefits.
Further it is commonly used in Indian cooking such as in desserts, gravies, rice recipes, even in traditional medicine and for pooja purposes.
Homemade Ghee Recipe with step by step pictures and instructions are given below. Usually ghee is mostly used in Indian sweet recipes, during festivals. Making ghee at home is a very simple and easy process.
Ingredients:
Store bought butter, cumin seeds, little salt, few curry leaves.
Ghee making process steps:
Melt the butter
Allow solids to separate and remove
Allow remaining solids to sink
brown the butter solids
strain the brown butter solids
done homemade ghee
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FAQs:
What can ghee be used for?
Ghee can be used in frying, roasting, sautéing, baking, It can also be replaced for butter or oil.
Can ghee remove tan?
Yes ghee helps to brighten your skin and adds glow. And also keeps your skin smooth, moisturize, and youthful.
Can I substitute butter for ghee in a recipe?
Yes we can replace butter for ghee. Usually ghee more suitable for cooking and making sweet dishes.
How to find ghee purity?
Heat a pan and add a tsp of ghee, it is melts immediately and turns dark brown then it is pure. On the other hand take a 1/2 tsp of ghee in your palm. If it melts in few seconds, then it is pure ghee. If it does not melt, there is a chance you are using adulterated ghee.
How to find pure ghee or desi ghee recipe?
A2 ghee is pure ghee made from Indian desi cow, unadulterated, preservative-free, and chemical free. This the best ghee for consuming and for cooking.
Should ghee be kept in the fridge?
No need, as there is no water content in ghee, bacteria or fungus will not form there, so we can keep ghee out.
So, for long shelf life it’s better to keep the ghee remaining both water and steam-free.
Should we eat ghee every day?
As ghee is rich in several vitamins and nutrients that are essential for the immune system, So, it is good to have every day at least one of your meals every day.
When ghee goes bad?
If it is properly stored, ghee can be stored for up to a year. It gets rancid if you have stored it in bad conditions.
When to consume ghee?
We can have it small amount of ghee early in the morning, which can be used for making desserts, and other cooking preparations. Ghee improves the absorption of nutrients during the process of digestion.
How to make Homemade Ghee Recipe:
First Method:
Homemade Ghee Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Pan
- 1 Bottle for storing
- 1 Strainer
Ingredients
- 250 grams Homemade butter
- ⅛ tsp Salt
- ⅛ tsp Cumin seeds
- 1 string Curry leaves
Instructions
- Place a pan on stove and add in butter. Allow it melt.
- Once the butter starts boiling add in rock salt, cumin seeds, curry leaves.
- Allow solids to separate and remove. Once the butter has completely melted, it will bubble and begin to separate. As the butter simmers, some of the milk proteins rise and sit on the surface as it separates from the fat and water.
- Allow remaining solids to sink. And color changes into brown. And then allow the ghee to completely cool down.
- Now strain the ghee and transfer it into a clean jar.
- Finally the homemade ghee is ready to serve.
Second Method:
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