Desi ghee is also known as “homemade clarified butter
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Desi ghee is also known as “homemade clarified butter” in English. Ghee is made by simmering butter and removing the milk solids, leaving behind the pure butterfat. Ghee is rich in healthy fats and vitamins
Some benefits of ghee include:
- Nutrients: Ghee is a rich source of vitamins A, D, E, and K.
- Digestion: Ghee helps maintain good gut health.
- Lubricates the body: Ghee nourishes and lubricates tissues in the body.
- Reduces inflammation: Ghee effectively deals with various anomalies caused due to pitta dosha such as inflammation.
Ghee has a higher smoke point than butter. Ghee smokes at approximately 250 degrees Celsius while butter smokes at approximately 175 degrees Celsius.
Ghee is a key ingredient in most Indian, Pakistani, and Middle Eastern cuisines, religious and traditional rituals, and traditional medicines
Desi ghee is made from pure cow’s milk. The traditional method involves:
- Fermenting raw or heated milk with lactic acid
- Churning the curd into butter
- Heating the butter to make ghee
The Desi method can also involve separating clotted cream (malai) from boiled milk and churning it into butter.
Here are some steps for making ghee:
- Put butter in a heavy-bottomed pan
- Melt the butter over medium-low heat
- Skim off the whey when it floats to the top
- Simmer until the milk fat sinks to the bottom and the butter turns clear
- Simmer until the milk fats brown and become fragrant
- Strain the caramelized milk fats using a fine sieve, muslin cloth, or tea strainer
- Store the ghee in a clean, airtight jar
Ghee has many benefits for the skin, including:
- Hydration
Ghee is a natural moisturizer that can provide long-lasting hydration. It contains vitamin A, fatty acids, and phospholipids.
- Skin tone
Ghee can improve skin tone and elasticity. It can also reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Skin damage
Ghee can help repair dry or damaged skin. It also contains antioxidants that can help prevent damage from oxidative stress.
- Sun protection
Pure cow’s ghee is a natural source of SPF.
Other benefits of ghee for the skin include:
- Softening and smoothing skin
- Lightening dark spots
- Treating cracked lips
- Reducing dark circles
- Rejuvenating eyes
- Adding a natural glow
- Protecting from cold, dry, windy weather
To use ghee for lips, you can apply it overnight or make a lip scrub. To make a lip scrub, mix equal parts ghee and sugar. Then, apply the mixture to your lips and gently scrub in a circular motion.
