Ghee is a variation of clarified butter that is popular in the culinary traditions of the Middle East and India. It is made from cow milk butter, which is treated with low heat until the water evaporates, leaving behind milk solids. The solids are skimmed off or strained if needed. What remains is only clarified liquid fat known as ghee. Because ghee is treated with low heat, usually under 100 degrees, it retains more nutrients than standard clarified butter.
Ghee is a rich source of vitamins, antioxidants, and healthy fats. While fat should be consumed in moderation, studies show that eating fatty foods such as ghee can help the body absorb some essential vitamins and minerals
It has been used in Indian and Pakistani cultures for thousands of years. The term comes from the Sanskrit word meaning “sprinkled.” Ghee was created to prevent butter from spoiling during warm weather.
It has been used in Indian and Pakistani cultures for thousands of years. The term comes from the Sanskrit word meaning “sprinkled.” Ghee was created to prevent butter from spoiling during warm weather.
Ghee is made by heating butter to separate the liquid and milk solid portions from the fat.
First, butter is boiled until its liquid evaporates and milk solids settle at the bottom of the pan and turn golden to dark brown.
Next, the remaining oil (the ghee) is allowed to cool until it becomes warm.
It’s then strained before being transferred to jars or containers.
Next, the remaining oil (the ghee) is allowed to cool until it becomes warm.
It’s then strained before being transferred to jars or containers.
Ghee softens and strengthens, also protects and nourishes the skin. Ghee increases the overall strength, lustre and beauty of the body. Until the last generation in India, men gave ghee massages on the street. Ghee was almost always the preferred substance for the skin, however, since it is more expensive than oil, it has come to be used for internal purposes mostly. It is still used externally for the old and young. Mothers in India massage their babies with ghee.
I massaged both my children with Ghee after they were born, and they seemed to love it. Sometimes, when they could not sleep, I would rub it on the feet and temples. It is considered one of the best substances for Abhyanga (self-massage). Ghee works wondrously on bedsores for the elderly or debilitated too. It can also be applied on bruises. It is highly effective for all sorts of skin rashes. It is also used on burns from both fire and chemicals.