Ghee recipe

Dear Vital Beings 💞

I had asked Kaylynn for her Ghee Recipe and she sent it to me a while ago. I intended to share before Friday's full moon but life threw me some curveballs. Regardless, I wanted to finally share it with you!! 

From Kaylynn: 

You can buy ghee at the stores; however, it is extremely easy to make and much more cost effective to make it yourself. Ghee is the most balancing oil for all the doshas, so if you’re looking to add oil to your diet, this is the best place to start! It’s recommended that we have 1 – 3 tablespoons per person each day.

Traditionally, ghee is made on a full moon in a calm quiet space while you think of a nice mantra. Ghee is said to soak up the energy around you, so it’s best to practice pranayama or the IEP beforehand. This is a spiritual practice that connects you to your Self as you will be consuming the ghee, the cow who generously provided the ingredient, the science of Ayurveda, and the overall positive energy you add to the ghee when you take the time to enjoy the process.

 1 pound of unsalted organic butter.

  • Place the butter in a medium saucepan and turn the heat to medium to medium-low depending on your stove.
    • The butter will melt and start to boil, bring to a simmer if it’s an aggressive boil
    • Do not stir the ghee at any time throughout the process
    • Allow the butter to continue simmering.
      • You are cooking out the milk solids, which allows for easier digestion. Regular butter causes digestive issues such as gas, bloating, and a heavy feeling. Ghee also has a higher smoke point, which makes it ideal for sautéing vegetables.
    • Don’t worry about burning the ghee. You will eventually see some browning, but it’s not going to burn unless it’s boiled at a high temperature for too long.
      • You will hear crackling and popping for most of the process
    • After about 15-20 minutes the crackling will start to slow down. Allow the ghee to continue crackling until it’s finished, and you start to notice it brown a little bit on the sides.
    • Remove from heat to let cool.
      • Remember, ghee soaks up energy so while the ghee is cooling, be sure to keep your space calm and positive.
  • Using a small strainer or cheese cloth, pour the ghee into a clean glass jar.
  • Store in a cupboard, putting ghee in the refrigerator will diminishes the nutrients.
  • Be sure to use dry utensils when scooping out your ghee, adding water moisture to the jar will cause molding after a while.

 I can't wait to make it over our next full moon! 

Namaste, 
Melanie 

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