Do you cook with Indian ghee?

[Anonymous]

Assuming I don’t drown my food in ghee, is it healthier to cook with ghee compared regular oil?

[Anonymous]

Ghee is clarified butter. No. It is not healthier than cooking in olive oil. It is certainly better than cooking in Crisco.

I use Amul Ghee (Indian Ghee) that comes in a tin and is available in Indian grocery stores.

I love the aroma of ghee so I usually add a bit to the olive oil while cooking.

[Anonymous]

Ghee is saturated fat, so it is not healthier than many vegetable oils. It imparts a delicious flavor though! You can add a small drizzle to top a dish for the taste.

[Anonymous]

I make homemade ghee and use it sparingly to season Indian dishes. Many people I know do cook with it; it has a higher smoking point, and it is a healthy fat like coconut oil. There are differing opinions on fat, no fat, good, bad, etc. in moderation it’s great!

[Anonymous]

It tastes delightful and I would use more of it than I do, but it's extraordinarily expensive where I live.

[Anonymous]

I make it myself, and I do cook with it, but not for everything. Ghee has a particular taste, and isn't suitable for every application.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I make homemade ghee and use it sparingly to season Indian dishes. Many people I know do cook with it; it has a higher smoking point, and it is a healthy fat like coconut oil. There are differing opinions on fat, no fat, good, bad, etc. in moderation it’s great!

It’s a myth that coconut oil is good for you: https://www.mayoclinic.org/dont-get-tricked-by-these-3-heart-health-myths/art-20390070

[Anonymous]

Yes, you can cook with it, spread it on paranthas and roti, drizzle it on your dals. Mmmm.

[Anonymous]

I cook with Trader Joe’s ghee, is that close enough?