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Simple 1-Ingredient Ghee Recipe
A staple in every Indian household, rich-nutty ghee is a must for Indian cooking. Learn how to make ghee at home using the stovetop or Instant Pot. My recipe for ghee uses just 1 ingredient — unsalted butter — and is ready within 25 minutes.
Servings: 16
Calories: 203kcal
Equipment
Recipe Video
Ingredients
- 16 Oz Unsalted Butter Irish Kerrygold
Instructions
Instant Pot Method
- Set the Instant Pot to Saute (normal). To change the settings on Sauté mode either press the adjust button or press Sauté button multiple times to switch between less, normal and more modes.
- Add the butter to the Instant Pot. Butter will start to melt, then turn milky & frothy. After about 8 to 9 minutes, depending on the temperature of the butter when you first added to the instant pot, the froth will start to disappear. You will see transparent bubbles being formed and should be able to see the bottom of the pot. Turn the Instant Pot off at this point.
- The Ghee will continue to cook for next 2 to 3 minutes as the Instant Pot gradually cools down. Note: If the bottom of the pot looks brownish, take the inner pot out and place on a hot plate to cool down so it does not cook further.
- Allow the ghee to cool down completely. Then strain the ghee using a strainer or cheese cloth into a clean and dry glass jar. Stored at room temperature or can be refrigerated for extended shelf life.
Stovetop Method
- Add butter to a heavy bottom pot and cook on medium heat. Butter will melt and foam will start to form on the top. Do not skim the foam on the top.
- The foam will then turn into bubbles as the ghee continues to cook and become translucent. The milk solids will start to form at the bottom of the pot.
- The bubbles will again start to become light-foamy as the milk solids start to turn golden brown and settle at the bottom of the pot. This process takes about 20 to 25 minutes. Turn the heat off at this point.
- Allow the ghee to cool down before straining in a clean dry glass jar.
Notes
- Milk solids collected in the strainer can be discarded. You can also add some sugar to it and enjoy it as a yummy treat or add it to dough when you make homemade Roti or Parathas.
- Does your ghee look dark or burnt? Wait until the ghee cools down, as it starts to solidify the color will get lighter. So don't panic if the ghee looks dark. If it has rich nutty aromas you have made browned butter! But if it smells burnt it is probably burnt.
Nutrition
Calories: 203kcal | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 6mg | Vitamin A: 710IU | Calcium: 7mg
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