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.
Has Healthy Fats - Research proves that ghee is low in fat. It has healthy fats which make it add good cholesterol to the body. Ghee does not cause heart diseases like other forms of fat.
Ghee consumption is strongly related to a healthy gut.
Ghee is rich in Butyric Acid, which helps the body in producing T cells that fight diseases
Ghee is lactose-free. As it is made by removing milk solids and water from butter
Rich in antioxidants, fatty acids and a natural emollient, ghee helps you with maintaining healthy skin by locking in moisture, improving skin repair, treating cracks and softening the skin
Ghee is one of the safest dermatological cosmetics. Helps to treat the burns
Taking a teaspoon of Ghee helps to treat broken nails and adds silkiness to hair
You can treat mouth ulcer by applying Ghee on it
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.
घी
(ghī) in Hindi and other North Indian languages, நெய்
(ney) in Tamil, ತುಪ್ಪ
(tuppa) in Kannada, నెయ్యి
(neyyi) in Telugu, നെയ്യ്
(neyy) in Malayalam, तूप
(tūp) in Marathi, तूप
(tūp) in Gujarati, तेल
(tel) in Bengali, सर्सों
का तेल (sarsōṅ kā tel) in
Punjabi, घ्या (ghyā)
in Konkani, तळीलेले तूप (ṭaḷīlēlē tūp) in
Marathi, Butterschmalz in German, Anhydrous milk fat (AMF), Refined butter, Samna
in Arabic, Clarified butter in English
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Ghee |
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|
Calories |
123 |
|
Fat |
14 grams |
|
Saturated fat |
9 grams |
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Monounsaturated fat |
4 grams |
|
Polyunsaturated fat |
0.5 grams |
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Protein |
trace amounts |
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Carbs |
trace amounts |
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Vitamin A |
13% of the Daily Value (DV) |
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Vitamin E |
3% of the DV |
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Vitamin K |
1% of the DV |
Source: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ghee#potential-downsides
Ghee Substitute
Any oil which is high in fat like Avocado oil, Sesame oil
Recipe Using Ghee
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