Ghee has a way of making familiar dishes taste like someone's grandmother made them. Here are five everyday recipes where a spoonful makes all the difference.
Dal tadka: Finish your dal with a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic and dried red chilli instead of oil. The aroma alone will change how the whole dish tastes.
Parathas: Brush warm parathas with ghee instead of butter for a richer flavour and a softer, more pliable texture that stays good even after they cool.
Khichdi: A spoon of ghee stirred in right before serving turns simple khichdi into comfort food, adding richness that rice and dal alone can't provide.
Steamed vegetables: A small drizzle of melted ghee with a pinch of salt and pepper elevates simple steamed vegetables far more than plain butter or oil.
Rice: Whether it's plain steamed rice or a pulao, a spoon of ghee mixed through at the end adds shine, aroma and a flavour that pairs beautifully with any curry.
The common thread is simple: ghee doesn't just add fat, it adds aroma. A little goes a long way in turning everyday meals into something special.