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Ghee

Clarified butter fat

Facts

Ghee is a butter dairy product, known for its mild flavor profile, and rich in essential nutrients like Calcium, Vitamin B12, Riboflavin.

Regional names

Ghee

Origin

Ghee is cataloged inside the butter lane of dairy.

Native region

Global temperate and subtropical zones

Season

Available year-round depending on form, preservation, or sourcing

Food Combinations & Timing

✅

Safe Combination Profile

It is safe to eat this food item with other food items.

Nutritional profile

Calories

667 kcal / 100 g

Protein

0.7 g

Carbs

0.1 g

Fat

75.3 g

Fiber

0 g

Water content

Very low (<16%)

Glycemic index

Low

Vitamins

  • Calcium
  • Vitamin B12
  • Riboflavin
  • Vitamin D
  • Vitamin A

Minerals

  • Calcium
  • Phosphorus
  • Zinc

Health benefits

Evidence-aligned highlights

  • Provides key macronutrients and micronutrients that support metabolic vitality.
  • Contributes essential dietary compounds that support tissue structure and recovery.
  • Ready for future custom nutritional mapping.

Flavor notes

Mild

Texture

Crisp

Aroma

Fresh

Pairings

Various flavor pairings

Safety & toxicity

Edible parts

Standard edible portions

Toxic or risky parts

Discard non-food-grade or spoiled forms

Raw vs cooked

Safe to consume according to culinary standards.

Allergies & intolerances

No common allergy warning.

Drug interactions

No major interactions for normal food amounts.

Safe daily limit

Enjoy as part of a balanced diet.

⚠️ Notice: This safety profile is a general guideline. Dietary tolerances differ; consult a healthcare professional for allergies or drug interactions. See our full disclaimer.

Who should avoid & how to handle it

Who should avoid or moderate

  • General population safe.

Preparation & storage

  • Clean: Wash or wipe clean according to the usual market form.
  • Cut: Slice, chop, or portion as needed for your recipe.
  • Cook: Prepared raw or cooked according to recipe preference.
  • Store: Keep in a cool, dry place or refrigerate.
  • Preserve: Freeze or dry for longer storage.

Cuisine & cultural use

Common cuisines

  • Global culinary use

Ghee appears in Global culinary use, often because its flavor structure and prep speed fit both everyday cooking and ceremonial dishes.

Dynamic Substitutions

No alternatives recorded for this specific item. It is chemically or botanically unique in the database.

🌱 Cultivation & Production

Ghee Production Profile

Discover how ghee is obtained, produced, and how you can craft or prepare it in your own kitchen.

Apartment Friendly

✗ Not Ideal for Apartments

No

Urban Space Advice

Cannot be grown or raised in a standard residential apartment. Requires livestock farming or professional marine harvesting.

Source Material

Dairy farms (milking cows, goats, or sheep)

Primary Method

Milking, pasteurization, and churning/fermentation

Homemade Production Method

  1. 1

    To make fresh cheese (like Paneer or Ricotta) at home: Heat milk to a gentle simmer, then add an acid like lemon juice or vinegar to curdle it.

  2. 2

    Strain the curds through a clean cheesecloth and press under a heavy weight for 30 minutes to firm.

  3. 3

    Store in a clean container in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 days.

Quick recipes

Fast recipes using Ghee

Breakfast

Oregano Spiced Paratha

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Flaky pan-fried flatbread layered with aromatic dried oregano flakes and ghee.

Ingredients

Servings:2
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp ghee
  • Water to knead

Nutrition

  • 140 kcal
  • 3 g protein
  • 24 g carbs
  • 4 g fat

Preparation Steps

  1. 1Knead flour and salt into soft dough; rest for 5 minutes.
  2. 2Roll dough, spread ghee, sprinkle dried oregano, fold into layers, and roll again.
  3. 3Pan-fry on tawa with a little ghee until golden spots appear.

Dessert

Ash Gourd Kashi Halwa

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Traditional Karnataka sweet made from ash gourd, ghee, and cardamom.

Ingredients

Servings:2
  • 2 cups grated ash gourd
  • 3 tbsp ghee
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
  • 10 cashew nuts

Nutrition

  • 290 kcal
  • 2 g protein
  • 42 g carbs
  • 14 g fat

Preparation Steps

  1. 1Squeeze juice from ash gourd and cook the pulp in a pan until dry.
  2. 2Add ghee and sugar; stir constantly until it thickens.
  3. 3Stir in cardamom powder and fried cashew nuts. Serve warm.

Dinner

Clove & Cinnamon Pulav

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Fragrant basmati rice pilaf steam-cooked with cloves, cinnamon, and ghee.

Ingredients

Servings:2
  • 1 cup basmati rice, soaked
  • 3 cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup green peas

Nutrition

  • 240 kcal
  • 4 g protein
  • 42 g carbs
  • 6 g fat

Preparation Steps

  1. 1Heat ghee in a pot, sauté cloves and cinnamon until aromatic.
  2. 2Add soaked rice and green peas; sauté gently for 2 minutes.
  3. 3Pour in water and salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook on low for 15 minutes.