The bilona process is traditionally used to create Desi ghee, which is renowned for its potent aroma and health benefits. In order to manufacture ghee, milk must first be turned into curd, then churned to extract butter, and then heated. To make real and pure Desi ghee at home, follow this detailed recipe.
Required Ingredients and Equipment
- Wooden churner, or bilona
- A muslin cloth or sieve
- pan with a heavy bottom
- A2 Desi cow milk is the preferred type of fresh cow milk.
- Let the milk cool down to a lukewarm temperature.
Step 1: Boiling the Milk
- Put fresh cow’s milk in a big pot and bring it to a roaring boil.
- Allow the milk to cool until it is lukewarm.
Step 2: Converting Milk to Curd
- Add one tablespoon of curd to the lukewarm milk as a starter.
- Mix it well and cover the pot. Allow it to sit overnight (8-10 hours).
- By morning, the milk will transform into thick curd.
Step 3: Churning the Curd to Make Butter
- Make use of a hand churner or a traditional wooden bilona.
- Turn it in a circle, first counterclockwise and then clockwise.
- Butter will separate from the buttermilk after constant churning.
- Save the buttermilk for later use and gather the butter.
Step 4: Heating the Butter to Make Ghee
- Put the gathered butter in a pan with a sturdy bottom.
- Put it over a low heat and let it melt and simmer.
- Milk solids will sink to the bottom when the moisture evaporates.
- The ghee will become fragrant and golden.
Step 5: Straining and Storing the Ghee
- Turn off the heat as soon as the ghee turns golden and transparent.
- To get rid of the milk solids, strain it over a fine sieve or muslin cloth.
- Pure Desi ghee should be kept in a sterile glass or stainless steel container.
Health Benefits of Desi Ghee
- Boosts immunity and aids digestion.
- Improves skin and hair health.
- Provides healthy fats and essential vitamins.
