Butter is well known on Indian subcontinent for centuries. Even in Vedic era butter used to be brought as a present for gods - it was used in small sacrifices. Today in India, along with butter as we know it, Indian people also use Ghee - clarified butter.
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Clarified butter is butter melted and boiled on light fire. By doing so the water from butter evaporates and dirt (such as milk fat) in the shape of foam that is gathered on the surface can easily be removed.
Ghee has a higher smoking point. That means it wont burn that easily while cooking so you can use it as oil. In general you can also use it in situations you would use normal butter. Even when making sandwiches.
Fresh clarified butter is in liquid form while at the room temperature it will be solid.
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| Ghee - Clarified Butter |
You can also use Ghee for making Kajal (Kohl)!
Kajal is make up that Indian girls, and some boys, wear since their childhood. It is believed that Kajal made from natural ingredients not only enhances the beauty but is also good for health.
It is also believed that it is good for skin as well. Apparently it makes the skin ligher and according to Ayurveda it heals burns, wound scars, skin marks etc. You can put it directly on your skin or in the form of a cream.
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| Kajal - Kohl |
