What is desi ghee, and how is it different from butter?

It is butter that has been simmered until the milk solids and water are removed, leaving a clear golden fat. That makes it nuttier in flavor and far more heat-tolerant than butter.

Does it need refrigeration?

Ghee is shelf-stable and keeps well in a cool, dark cupboard with the lid tight. Refrigerate it if your kitchen runs warm, and always use a dry spoon.

Is it suitable for lactose intolerance?

The milk solids are strained out, so it is very low in lactose and casein. People with a dairy allergy should still check with a doctor before using it.

How does Nanak compare with other ghee brands?

It is a Canadian-made ghee in a large jar, similar in use to imported brands. Buyers here rate its flavor and heat performance well; the main difference is the strong aroma and the grainy texture some notice.

Use it for tadka, frying, roasting vegetables and baking in place of butter. Start with less than you would use of butter, since the flavor is more concentrated.

What do buyers say about the Nanak Pure Desi Ghee Clarified Butter, 3.5 lbs?

Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 126 ratings.

Nanak Pure Desi Ghee Clarified Butter, 3.5 lbs

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$35.99at WalmartChecked Nov 10

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Nanak Pure Desi Ghee Clarified Butter, 3.5 lbs

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Our take on the Nanak Pure Desi Ghee Clarified Butter, 3.5 lbs

Nanak Pure Desi Ghee is a jarred clarified butter made in Canada, sold in a 3.5 lb tub. It is a cooking fat rather than a spread: it takes high heat without burning and carries a nutty, toasted aroma that plain butter does not. Buyers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 126 ratings, and the main points of debate are the aroma and the texture, which some find grainy. Against smaller imported jars, the large tub suits households that cook with ghee often.

Best forSouth Asian home cooking and tadkaHigh-heat frying and roastingBaking in place of butterHouseholds that go through ghee quickly

Pros

High smoke point, so it holds up to frying and searing
Toasted, nutty flavor that plain butter lacks
Large 3.5 lb jar lasts a long time
Made in Canada with a simple ingredient list
Spoonable from the jar at room temperature

Cons

Aroma is strong and can divide a household
Texture can be grainy rather than smooth
Large jar takes months to finish for light users
Ghee is fully saturated fat, so it is not a lighter swap for butter

Nanak Pure Desi Ghee Clarified Butter, 3.5 lbs prices at every store

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What reviewers say

4.5 / 5126 ratings

Buyers rate it well and most praise the flavor and how it performs at high heat. The recurring complaints are a strong smell and a texture some find grainy.

What people mention

FlavorPraisedBuyers say it tastes nutty and rich and lifts dal, curries and rice.
High-heat cookingPraisedOwners report it sears and fries without smoking or burning.
AromaMixedSome find the smell strong and off-putting, while others call it authentic.
TextureCriticisedA few buyers describe the ghee as grainy rather than smooth.
Jar sizeMixedThe large tub suits frequent cooks but is slow to finish for light users.

About the Nanak Pure Desi Ghee Clarified Butter, 3.5 lbs

Nanak Pure Desi Ghee is a clarified butter. It comes in a 3.5 lb jar.

The ghee is a product of Canada.

Brand: Nanak
Type: Pure desi ghee, clarified butter
Size: 3.5 lbs
Packaging: Jar
Origin: Canada

Specifications

size: 3.5 lbsSource

Questions and answers

What is desi ghee, and how is it different from butter?: It is butter that has been simmered until the milk solids and water are removed, leaving a clear golden fat. That makes it nuttier in flavor and far more heat-tolerant than butter.
Does it need refrigeration?: Ghee is shelf-stable and keeps well in a cool, dark cupboard with the lid tight. Refrigerate it if your kitchen runs warm, and always use a dry spoon.
Is it suitable for lactose intolerance?: The milk solids are strained out, so it is very low in lactose and casein. People with a dairy allergy should still check with a doctor before using it.
How does Nanak compare with other ghee brands?: It is a Canadian-made ghee in a large jar, similar in use to imported brands. Buyers here rate its flavor and heat performance well; the main difference is the strong aroma and the grainy texture some notice.
How should I use it?: Use it for tadka, frying, roasting vegetables and baking in place of butter. Start with less than you would use of butter, since the flavor is more concentrated.
Where is the Nanak Pure Desi Ghee Clarified Butter, 3.5 lbs cheapest?: At Walmart, for $35.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Nanak Pure Desi Ghee Clarified Butter, 3.5 lbs?: Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 126 ratings.

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