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Monday 8 May 2023

Ghee - Know all about Ghee

What is Ghee?

Ghee is a type of clarified butter that originated in ancient India and is commonly used in South Asian, Iranian, and Arabic cuisines. It is made by melting butter and removing the milk solids and water, leaving only the pure butterfat. This process gives ghee a rich, nutty flavor and a high smoke point, which makes it an excellent choice for high-heat cooking and frying. It is more concentrated in fat than butter as milk solids and butter is removed. There is endless debate about Ghee is good for health or not. I am strong believer in not eliminating any food from your diet (unless recommended by your doctor due to health condition) rather have it in smaller qty. Still before you start any diet / regular intake of any products know your health and what your body can take (by consulting your physician)

Ghee is often used as a cooking fat, a spread, or a condiment. It is also considered to have medicinal properties in Ayurvedic medicine, which is a traditional system of medicine in India. Some people believe that ghee has a range of health benefits, such as improving digestion, reducing inflammation, and boosting the immune system. However, it is important to note that the scientific evidence for these claims is limited, and ghee is high in calories and saturated fat, so it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet. It falls into good fat (just like Avocado) category. I prefer to have good A2 desi cow ghee. 


In Ethiopian cuisine, a spice-infused clarified butter (Niter Kibbeh) is made similar to ghee.

To make Niter Kibbeh, you will simmer spices and herbs along with the butter. Added spices and herbs give the clarified butter extra aroma and flavour. Typically, Niter Kibbeh can be done with Garlic, ginger, turmeric, black peppercorns or any spices of your choice just that you should use whole spices not paste or powder.

Friday 12 December 2014

Jaggery / Molasses

What is Jaggery ?
Jaggery is a wholesome natural sweetener produced from the sugarcanes, most common in Southeast Asia. Also called pilloncillo and panela. It is sweet, light to dark brown in color, and is usually available in pressed cakes, chips or powder. It is a healthy alternative to refined white sugar.


Health Benefits
  • Jaggery has sucrose and glucose, but along with that it also has good amounts minerals and vitamins.
  • It may cause sudden spike of blood sugar levels, so diabetics have to be cautious and use this in moderation.
  • Good source of magnesium. It helps in relieving fatigue, relaxing the muscles, nerves and blood vessels, thus relieving the symptoms of asthma, migraine headaches, tension and soreness in muscles etc.
  • Good source of potassium; this along with low amounts of sodium helps to maintain blood pressure and reduces water retention.
  • Good source of iron that in respiration at the cellular level by synthesizing hemoglobin that helps to carry oxygen to cells.
  • Very good source of manganese, which is an essential cofactor in many enzymatic reactions in the body, especially in the production of energy and antioxidants defenses.
  • Good source of selenium. It acts as an antioxidant and scavenges free radicals from the body.
  • Moderate sources of other minerals like calcium, phosphorus and zinc which are essential to maintain the metabolic activities of the body.
  • Good source of vitamins Niacin and Vitamin B6, which are essential cofactors in enzymatic reactions of the body. 

    Medical disclaimer:

    The information and reference guides in this website are intended solely for the general information for the reader. It is not to be used to diagnose health problems or for treatment purposes. It is not a substitute for medical care provided by a licensed and qualified health professional. Please consult your health care provider for any advice on medications. 

    Names In Other Languages for Jaggery (Arabic, Assamese, Bengali,Chinese, French, German, Gujarati,Hindi, Kannada, Malay, Malayalam, Oriya, Sinhala, Spanish, Tamil, Telugu, Turkish, Urdu)::

    Nutritional value

    Nutritional Information per Serving:
    Serving Size100 g of Jaggery
    % Daily Requirements
    Total Calories38313%
    Calories from carbohydrates383
    Total fat0 g0%
    Trans fat0 g0%
    Cholesterol0 g0%
    Total carbohydrate95g30%
    Dietary fiber0 g0%
    Sugars46.5 g
    Sucrose
    Glucose
    Fructose
    Protein0 g0%
    Minerals
    Calcium80 mg10%
    Iron3 mg21%
    Magnesium112 mg30%
    Phosphorus40 mg3%
    Potassium453 mg15%
    Sodium27 mg1%
    Zinc0.3 mg2%
    Copper0.5 mg24%
    Manganese1.5 mg77%
    Selenium17.8 mcg25%
    Vitamins
    Niacin0.9 mg5%
    Vitamin B60.7 mg34%


    Source:  http://www.triedtastedserved.com/natural-sweeteners/jaggery.php 

    Jaggery Substitute

    Sugar or artificial sweetener.

    Where it can be used

    Cooking. It can be used as a table sweetener or in baking to replace refined sugar one cup for one cup.

    How to Store

    Store in an airtight container or jar in a cool, dry place. Usually it can last for months

    Recipe Using  Jaggery (Here I list only main dishes.. but Jaggery  can be used in lot of dishes for decoration or just to add little flavour)

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