Fats & rich · solid
Ghee
Also called clarified butter, desi ghee
Butter simmered until the milk solids brown and are strained off; nutty, rich and stable at high heat. Used for tadka, dals, biryani and Indian sweets.
What can replace it
- T2 · GoodButter
Burns at high heat and lacks the nutty flavour; clarify it or add a splash of oil.
- T2 · GoodCoconut oil
Vegan with a coconut note; no buttery depth.
- T3 · In a pinchNeutral oil
No buttery, nutty richness at all.
- T3 · In a pinchSmen
Funky, aged and salty; use less. (use 0.75× the amount)
Cook with Ghee
