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Ghee

Rich, nutty and buttery. Soft and grainy at room temperature, clear and golden when melted. Also called Ghee, Nei, Tuppa.

Preparing it

Heat gently for tempering. It can take more heat than butter before it smokes.

Goes with

Cumin, Rice, Moong dal, Black pepper

Season

Made at home all year.

Storage

Keep in a clean, dry, airtight jar. Use a dry spoon so it keeps well.

Safety

Contains milk.

Nutrition

Ghee is almost all fat, so a little goes a long way. Demo note.

Tradition

A spoon of ghee on hot rice and dal is a daily habit in many Indian homes, and ghee is used in temple and festive food.

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By the BhumiSutra kitchen team. Updated 28 October 2026. All products and figures on this prototype site are demonstration data.