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    Home » Indian

    Homemade Ghee

    Published: Dec 10, 2015 · Modified: May 25, 2023 by Archana · This post may contain affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 7 Comments

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    Ghee is a staple in traditional Indian cooking and Ayurveda.  It enriches the food with its nutty flavor and rich golden color. I use it in curries, daals, parathas, Indian desserts, and baking.

    homemade ghee

    Ghee is essentially clarified butter that is cooked a bit longer until the clarified butter is golden and the milk solids at the bottom are light golden brown. It has a very high smoke point making it an excellent replacement for refined Oils.

    When made from high-quality butter, it is a great source of fat-soluble vitamins like Vitamin K and is great for teeth, hair, skin, and nails.

    Ghee is made from butter but since the milk solids and impurities have been removed, most people who are lactose or casein intolerant have no issue with ghee.

    Here is how looks once it has solidified:

    homemade ghee in glass mason jar with kerrygold butter

    All you need to make ghee is good-quality unsalted butter. I like to use grass-fed Kerrygold unsalted butter. I always make a big batch that usually goes for 4-6 weeks!

    Frequently asked questions

    How to store homemade ghee?

    Store ghee in clean and dry glass jars. Ghee is shelf-stable at room temperature but can be refrigerated for up to a year. I always keep the ghee at room temperature as I make a fresh batch every 4 to 6 weeks. Pro Tip - Always use a clean dry spoon to take the ghee out

    What to do with the milk solids collected in the strainer?

    Discard them or mix equal amounts of sugar and enjoy as a yummy treat or add it to paratha dough and enjoy soft delicious homemade Indian flatbreads

    Is my ghee burnt?

    Does your ghee look dark? Wait until the ghee cools down, as it starts to solidify the color will get lighter. So don't panic if the ghee looks dark. It should have a nutty smell, if it smells burnt it is probably burnt.

    Some of my favorite recipes using homemade ghee:

    Carrot Sheera

    Vermicelli Sheera

    Pineapple Sheera 

    Methi/fenugreek-sweet potato Paratha 

    Puran Poli – a sweet lentil stuffed flatbread

    Chana masala. 

    Also, check out  my recipe for homemade ghee in the InstantPot

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    Homemade ghee

    Aromatic and nutty homemade ghee using unsalted butter. 
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time25 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Course: Misc.
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 406kcal
    Author: Archana Mundhe

    Ingredients

    • 1½ pounds unsalted butter Irish kerry gold

    Instructions

    • Unwrap the butter and place it in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Put the saucepan on medium-high heat. Stir the butter as it melts. Once the butter is completely melted, it will start to bubble. Lower the heat at this point.
    • Cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until the milk proteins have completely separated. Turn off the heat when the bottom layer starts to turn golden brown.
    • Allow the ghee to cool down completely. Then strain the ghee using a strainer or cheese cloth into a clean and dry glass jar. Store at room temperature or can be refrigerated for extended shelf life.

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    Notes

    • Depending on the amount of butter used in the recipe the cooking time will be shorter or longer. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 406kcal | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 13mg | Vitamin A: 1415IU | Calcium: 14mg
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    Author: Archana

    Hey there! I am a techie turned recipe developer, cooking instructor, and food blogger. I love food and enjoy developing easy and healthy recipes for busy lifestyles. I live in New Jersey with my husband and two sons.
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    1. leybrabear says

      September 12, 2016 at 2:23 pm

      Beautifully designed website & detailed info leaves nothing to be desired.

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      • Archana says

        September 12, 2016 at 3:14 pm

        Thank you!

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    2. Amanda says

      September 17, 2017 at 1:53 pm

      Can't wait to try this!!!

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      • Archana says

        September 17, 2017 at 6:11 pm

        Let me know!

        Reply
    3. Roma Bhansali says

      September 08, 2018 at 1:00 pm

      It was splattering a lot while cooking. Any tips for that ?

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      • Archana says

        September 08, 2018 at 5:53 pm

        Hi Roma, If there is even a drop of water in the pot, spatula or any water condensation on the butter, it and the spatula you use are completely dry. I will also add this tip to the recipe.

        Reply
    4. Rosemary Perrett says

      November 29, 2020 at 10:05 am

      Love this easy method of making ghee in the instant pot. I always place a splatter guard just in case of splatter but very little occurs.4 stars

      Reply

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    Hi, I'm Archana: a former software engineer, now a full-time blogger. I am a mother of two boys who share my love for food and cooking. Words I love to hear are, “Mom, what’s for dinner?” The same words I say to my mom every time we speak. I live in the greater New York City Area with my husband and sons.

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