Stop Buying Ghee! Make Pure Homemade Desi Ghee at Home - Fresh Byte Kitchen

Ingredients

  • Milk
  • Collected cream (malai)
  • 4–5 cups cold water
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds (methi)

Difficulty : Easy

Serves : 1

Learn how to make pure homemade ghee with collected malai in an easy traditional way. This aromatic desi ghee recipe is made with simple ingredients and slow cooking for rich flavor and golden color. Perfect for rice, roti, sweets, and daily cooking. ✨ Pure homemade ghee is ready to enjoy! 🧈

Cooking Steps

  • 1
    Pour milk into a vessel and let it come to a boil.
  • 2
    After it cools slightly, collect the cream (malai) formed on top.
  • 3
    Collect the cream (malai) for 15 days.
  • 4
    Add the collected cream (malai) to a grinder.
  • 5
    Pour 4–5 cups of cold water into the grinder.
  • 6
    Blend for 4–5 minutes.
  • 7
    Remove the butter (malai) from the grinder.
  • 8
    Wash the butter (malai) 4–5 times with water.
  • 9
    Add the collected butter (malai) to a heavy-bottom pan.
  • 10
    Heat on low flame until the malai melts completely.
  • 11
    Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder and 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds.
  • 12
    It will start bubbling and foaming.
  • 13
    Keep cooking on low flame until the milk solids turn golden brown and the liquid becomes clear golden.
  • 14
    Switch off the flame and let it cool slightly.
  • 15
    Strain the ghee using a fine strainer or cloth into a clean jar.
  • 16
    Store in an airtight container.
  • 17
    ✨ Pure homemade ghee is ready to enjoy! 🧈

Frequently Asked Questions

How long can I collect malai before making ghee?

Collect it in a closed container in the fridge for up to about 15 days, as in the recipe. Keep adding fresh malai and mix it each time.

Why add fenugreek seeds and turmeric?

A pinch of each while heating the butter gives the ghee a richer aroma and colour, and helps it stay fresh longer.