Ingredients 1 qt (32 fl oz / 946 ml) fresh whole cow’s milk 3 tbsp (1.5 oz / 45 g) plain yogurt starter (homemade or commercial), smooth Optional for firmer body: 0.5 cup (2.3 oz / 65 g) non-instant, non-fat dry milk powder 0.33 cup (2.6 fl oz / 80 ml) milk, room...
Black Pepper Ghee KALA MIRCH GHEE
Ingredients 3.0 lbs (48.0 oz / 1360g) high-quality unsalted butter (equivalent to roughly 6.0 cups before clarifying) 2.0 tbsp (1.0 oz / 28g) whole black, white, or dark green peppercorns 0.1 sq yards of food-grade cheesecloth (for wrapping) Instructions Cut the 3.0...
Cumin-Flavored Ghee JEERA GHEE
Ingredients Unsalted Butter: 3 lbs (48 oz / 1360g) Cumin Seeds: 3 tbsp (0.5 oz / 15g) Curry Leaves: 6 to 8 fresh or dried leaves (approx. 0.1 oz / 2g) Equipment: Cheesecloth and kitchen twine (for the bouquet garni) (Note: This recipe yields approximately 5 cups (40...
Oven-Method Ghee CHOOLA GHEE
Ingredients 16 oz (455 g) or 2.0 cups (32 tbsp) of unsalted butter A heavy-bottomed, thick-walled ovenproof pan Fine-mesh wire skimmer or metal spoon Cheesecloth or linen towel Glass storage containers Step-by-Step Instructions Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Take...
Stove-Top Ghee SADA GHEE
Essential Ingredients 16.0 oz (455g) / 2.0 cups / 32.0 tbsp unsalted butter, preferably homemade, cut into uniform pieces. Step-by-Step Instructions Place the butter, cut into 4.0 oz (115g) / 0.5 cups / 8.0 tbsp pieces, into a heavy casserole dish or stockpot. Melt it...
Mango–Maple Syrup Butter AAM MAKHAN
Ingredients Sugar: 2.0 tbsp (1.0 oz / 28g) granulated sugar Orange Zest: 5.0 strips (0.1 oz / 3g) orange zest (each strip about 4 inches x 0.5 inches) Unsalted Butter: 2.0 cups (16.0 oz / 455g) unsalted butter, slightly chilled and cut into 1-inch pieces (homemade...
Basil-Nutmeg Butter JAIPHAL MAKHAN
Ingredients 2 cups (16 oz / 455g) unsalted butter, preferably homemade, at room temperature 0.33 cups (0.8 oz / 24g) chopped fresh basil 1 tbsp. (0.25 oz / 7g) freshly ground nutmeg 1 tbsp. (0.1 oz / 3g) chopped fresh coriander 1 tsp. (0.2 oz / 6g) salt 1 tbsp. (0.3...
Mint-Lime Butter PODINA MAKHAN
Ingredients 2 cups (16 oz / 455 g) unsalted butter, preferably homemade, at room temperature 0.25 cup (0.2 oz / 5 g) chopped fresh mint 3 tbsp (1.5 oz / 45 g) lime or lemon juice, OR 1 tbsp (0.2 oz / 6 g) grated lime zest, OR 3 tbsp (0.2 oz / 6 g) chopped fresh lemon...
Cardamom-Orange Butter ELAICHE MAKHAN
Ingredients 16.0 oz (455g) unsalted butter, preferably homemade, at room temperature (approximately 2.0 cups) 3.0 tbsp (1.5 oz / 45g) frozen orange juice concentrate, orange-pineapple concentrate OR 1.5 tbsp (0.75 oz / 22g) Seville orange marmalade or rose petal jam...
Homemade Butter MAKHAN
Preparation Time: 10–20 minutes Yield: 20 to 28 oz (570g to 795g) of fresh butter Ingredients: Heavy Cream: 4.0 cups (32 oz / 907g) Ice Water: 0.5 cups (4 oz / 115g) Ice Cubes: 2 whole cubes, cracked (approx. 2 oz / 56g) Salt (Optional): 0.1 to 0.5 tsp (0.1 oz / 3g)...
Summer Squash and Green Peas with Poppy Seeds TORAY HARI MATAR CHARCHARI
Ingredients 1.5 lb (24 oz / 680 g) seedless young summer squash (sponge gourd, zucchini, or pattypan), cut into 0.75-inch cubes 1.5 cups (8.5 oz / 240 g) fresh green peas OR 10 oz (285 g) frozen peas, defrosted 1 medium tomato (8 oz / 225 g), peeled, seeded, and...
Char-Flavored Eggplant and Green Peas BAIGAN HARI MATAR CHARCHARI
Ingredients 1.0 medium-sized eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes (16.0 oz / 455g) 2.0 cups fresh or frozen baby green peas (10.0 oz / 285g) 4.0 tbsp ghee or unsalted butter (2.0 oz / 60g) 1.0 tbsp coarsely crushed coriander seeds (0.2 oz / 5g) 0.5 tbsp coarsely crushed...












