The Golden Glow of Ghee

Revered in Ayurveda
as the
​golden elixir...

Making ghee at home in my kitchen has become a regular ritual that provides a rich source of nourishment for the whole family. This golden clarified butter offers so many health benefits whilst also being a versatile kitchen staple.

You can experience making your own clarified butter with this simple recipe. It may soon become a regular ritual for you too. 

What is Ghee?

• Ghee is highly valued in Ayurveda as a nourishing restorative
• It has been used for more than 5,000 years in India and is highly praised for its purifying and healing properties
• Ghee is a clarified butter meaning that the clear liquid fat has been separated from the milk solids.

What are the benefits of ghee?

• It is a superb aid for digestion and the absorption of nutrients
• Stimulates the flow of bodily fluids and strengthens our seat of vitality known as Ojas - the essential energy for the body and mind cultivated from eating pure and nourishing foods, the subtle 'essence of immunity and life.'
• Taken with food, ghee stimulates Agni - the digestive fire
• Ghee has a high smoke point, making it ideal to cook with at high temperatures

• It is particularly restorative for Vata and Pitta dosha. For Kapha dosha it is best used in small quantities
• It has the qualities of being sweet, cool, light and oily.

How to make your own Ghee...

Simple and inexpensive to make, the process of simmering the butter at a low temperature will create a lovely nutty aroma to your ghee. Once sealed in the jar there is no need to refrigerate - keep out of direct sunlight and it will keep fresh for up to a year. Always use a clean spoon each time you use your ghee.

Ingredients:

The following recipe uses 500g of Organic unsalted butter.

• 500g unsalted butter 
• 1 medium sized sterilised jar with lid
• Gauze and sieve to strain the solids

​First melt the butter over low heat

​Watch for the milk solids separating from the oil

​Skim the froth from the surface as necessary

​It will begin to turn a rich golden yellow colour.

Keep a close eye on the pan as it turns darker.

​When sediment drops to the base of the pan and the liquid is clear, remove from heat.

​Strain into the jar

Seal the jar and leave to cool until it naturally thickens at room temperature

​Enjoy your very own Golden Elixir!

Ways to use Ghee

• Add a teaspoon or two to soups and casseroles
• Spread moderately on toast or flatbreads
• Use to sauté your spices and vegetables 
• Soothe dry, chapped skin by using it topically

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The information in Nourish Notes is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat diagnose, prescribe or heal any health condition or to replace standard medical treatment or advice.