How to Make Ghee


Ingredients

  • 1 pound of unsalted butter

Directions

  1. Cut the butter into small pieces to melt faster
  2. Place butter in a saucepan on medium low heat
  3. Once butter melts, a white frothy layer of whey will form on the surface
  4. Remove whey with a spoon
  5. Continue cooking butter until it turns clear, and the milk solids sink to the bottom and slightly brown
  6. When butter becomes clear and a fine froth forms on the surface, turn off the heat
  7. Once cool, filter the ghee through a cheese cloth or fine strainer
  8. Store the ghee in a glass container at room temperature. Do not refrigerate

Uses and benefits

  • Take Ghee in the afternoon for high pitta and heat. Especially during summer and hot days
  • For High stress and sleep loss, take ghee during lunch and dinner.
  • Build Rasa dhatu (plasma), Shukra dhatu (reproductive), and Ojas (immunity) tissues
  • Adds clarity to your voice and complexion.
  • Use in place of butters and oils for a healthy alternative to these options. This will also give a rich taste to your meals.
  • Regular use of ghee will soften the skin, hair, and nails. This lubricates the body from the inside out.
  • Reduce constipation.
  • Ghee increases your digestive fire without aggravating your pitta
  • Ghee balances Pitta dosha mainly and vata dosha next.
  • Good for eyesight
  • For young, weak, and elderly
  • To nourish your bodies tissues
  • To strengthen sense organs
  • To promote memory, intellect, mind health

Use this ghee in your kitchari