Ghee Usli Ghee
Unlock the magic of homemade Ghee Usli Ghee, a simple yet transformative recipe that elevates your everyday cooking! Crafted with just unsalted butter and enhanced with optional aromatic infusions like cardamom pods and curry leaves, this golden elixir is the epitome of purity and flavor. With only 20 minutes of cook time and a foolproof method for rendering butter into clarified perfection, you'll achieve a nutty aroma, a clear golden hue, and a robust taste free of milk solids. Ideal for sautéing, baking, or drizzling, this versatile pantry staple boasts a long shelf life and a rich flavor profile. Perfect for health-conscious cooks and lovers of Indian cuisine, this recipe highlights the timeless art of making ghee at home, while offering the chance to customize with unique flavors. Say goodbye to store-bought and hello to wholesome, homemade goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Unsalted butter
- 2 pieces Cardamom pods (optional)
- 6 leaves Curry leaves (optional)
Instructions
Place the unsalted butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan to ensure even heating.
Turn the heat to medium-low and allow the butter to melt completely. Stir occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom.
As the butter melts, it will start to separate into three layers: foam on the top, liquid gold in the middle, and milk solids at the bottom.
Continue cooking. The butter will bubble, sizzle, and make crackling noises, signaling the evaporation of moisture.
After about 15 minutes, you will notice the milk solids at the bottom turning golden-brown, and the bubbling sound will lessen.
If desired, add the cardamom pods and curry leaves to the saucepan during the last minute of cooking for a subtle infusion of flavor.
Turn off the heat once the butter has turned a clear, golden color and the milk solids are lightly browned. Be careful not to let it burn.
Allow the ghee to cool for a few minutes, then strain it through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a clean, dry jar to remove the solids.
Store the ghee at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 months or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3647 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 428.6 g | 549% | |
| Saturated Fat | 250.0 g | 1250% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1107 mg | 369% | |
| Sodium | 72 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.8 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 134 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 112 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
