Ghee (Indian Butter Oil

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Indian-style sweet and satisfying dessert that brings home-style flavor to your table
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This Indian dessert features Butter, unsalted. It delivers smooth, comforting richness. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

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Ghee (Indian Butter Oil

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 3 Calories: 1627.6

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This Indian dessert features Butter, unsalted. It delivers smooth, comforting richness. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Divide butter into 1/4 pound pieces.
  2. In heavy 5 qt.
  3. saucepan,
  4. heat butter over moderate
  5. heat , stirring to
  6. melt slowly and completely without letting it brown.
  7. When completely melted, increase heat and bring the butter to a boil.
  8. When the surface is completely covered with white foam,
  9. stir the butter gently and
  10. heat to the lowest possible point.
  11. Simmer uncovered and undisturbed for 45 minutes, or until the milk solids on the bottom of the pan are golden brown and the butter on top is transparent.
  12. Slowly pour the ghee through a linen towel or 4 layers of moistened cheesecloth.
  13. If the are any solids, no matter how small, strain again to prevent oil from becoming rancid later.
  14. The ghee must be perfectly clear.
  15. Pour the ghee into a jar or crock,
  16. cover tightly and store in refrigerator or at room temperature until ready to use.
  17. Ghee will solidify when it is chilled.
  18. If may be safely kept at room temperature for 2 or 3 months.
  19. NOTES: Although ghee resembles clarified butter, the long low
  20. heat cooking imparts a distinctive nutlike flavor that cannot be duplicated.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 3

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1627.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 183.9g283%
Saturated Fat 115.8g579%
Cholesterol 488.1mg163%
Sodium 1459.6mg61%
Total Carbohydrate 0.2g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.2g
Protein 2.0g4%

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

Keywords: boiling, butter, dessert, ghee, indian, oil, simmering, title, unsalted, vegetarian
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