Ghee
Ghee is a type of clarified butter that holds fewer dairy proteins than normal butter! Not only does it have a great taste but Ghee is well known for its DIY face remedies!
Fat: 99.8 g
Protein: 0.2g
Saturated: 64.9 g
Energy: 3,690 kJ (880 kcal)
Minerals: QuantityPotassium: 0% 6.5 mg
Eating/cooking with Ghee
- Ghee has a great smoky flavor that is used in both sweet and savory cooking, it also make a great foundation for herbal powders.
- Drizzled over streamed veggies and proteins
- great substitute for butter when it comes to baking
- Ghee is Gluten free
- Great for high heat cooking
- Drizzled on fresh cooked rice dishes
Home made Indian Nan
Ingredients
⅔ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup ghee
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 teaspoons kalonji (onion seed
Step 1
Mix the warm water with the yeast and sugar ( usign a Whisk ) until the yeast is dissolved. Cover and let stand in a warm place for 12 minutes.
Step 2
Sift flour and salt three times into a large bowl add the yeast mixture, half of the ghee and all the yogurt. Mix into a soft dough then knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a large greased bowl, cover and let stand in a warm place for 1 1/2 hours or until the dough is doubled in size .
Step 3
Punch down dough then knead for 5 minutes. Divide dough into 6 pieces. Roll each piece out into 8 inch round naans.
Step 4
Cover an oven tray with foil and grease the foil. Brush the naan with a little of the remaining ghee and sprinkle with some of the kalonji. Cook naan one at a time under the broiler for about 2 minutes on each side or until puffed and just browned.
Ghee for Beauty regimes
Glowing skin
Mix 1 tsp ghee with raw milk and apply to clean face, then wash after 10–15 minutes for a refreshed feel. This is often used in traditional beauty routines.
Wrinkles
Mix1/2 tsp of both ghee and honey and applt to skin for 20 minutes then wash it off with warm water. This is a popular DIY mask in home beauty care.
Lips
Mix equal amounts of ghee with sugar and rub gently on the lips in a circular motion. Many people use this as a simple homemade lip scrub.
