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How to Make Ghee at Home

Golden, nutty, and aromatic — ghee is pure clarified butter used in Indian cooking and beyond. With a higher smoke point than regular butter and a rich depth of flavour, it’s perfect for searing meats, finishing sauces, or drizzling over vegetables. Here’s how to make it properly at home.

INGREDIENTS

500g unsalted butter (preferably organic or cultured)

METHOD

  1. Melt the butter
    • Place the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over low heat.
    • Allow it to melt slowly without stirring.
  2. Simmer and separate
    • Once melted, the butter will begin to bubble and foam.
    • The milk solids will sink to the bottom, and the surface will become frothy.
    • Keep the heat low and simmer gently for 20–30 minutes.
  3. Watch for clarity and aroma
    • The ghee is done when the bubbling subsides, the milk solids at the bottom are golden-brown, and the liquid is clear and amber.
    • You should smell a rich, nutty aroma.
  4. Strain and store
    • Carefully pour the ghee through a fine mesh strainer or muslin cloth into a clean, heatproof jar, leaving the browned solids behind.
    • Let cool, then seal and store.

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What to cook with it?

Try it with:

  • Seared steaks (instead of oil or butter)
  • Indian dishes like daal, curry, or biryani
  • Roasted vegetables or potatoes
  • Eggs, rice, or finishing buttered naan

Flavour Matches:

  • Garlic, cumin, coriander
  • Black pepper, turmeric, cinnamon
  • Beef, lamb, pulses, squash

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Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 20 - 30 Minutes

Hot Tips

  • Don’t stir during cooking — you want the solids to settle.
  • Ghee keeps for months unrefrigerated if kept dry and sealed.
  • Save the browned milk solids for savoury toast or mix into mashed potatoes.

Pairings

What drinks would pair well with ghee-based dishes?

Red Wine:

  • Pinot Noir – light and savoury
  • Grenache – juicy and warm

White Wine:

  • Viognier – aromatic and textured
  • Chenin Blanc – rich but fresh

Beer & Cider:

  • Amber ale – malty and smooth
  • Pale ale – crisp with a hop lift

Non-Alcoholic:

  • Masala chai – for spiced warmth
  • Sparkling water with lemon
  • Coconut water – gentle and cooling

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