What is ghee? Clarified butter in Indian food

Ghee is a type of clarified butter used in many Indian kitchens. Heating butter and separating most of its water and milk solids produces a concentrated fat with a slightly nutty taste. It is an ingredient, not a dish. The USDA food thesaurus describes ghee as clarified butter with a nutty, caramel-like aroma.

Ghee and regular butter

Both come from milk. Ghee is made by clarifying butter and separating most of the water and milk solids. That changes its taste and texture. Recipes and products vary, so a dish made with butter does not necessarily contain ghee.

Does Inder’n use ghee?

Our current menu describes Butter Chicken as chicken in a tomato sauce with butter. It does not say whether ghee is used in that dish or in others. We would rather be accurate than guess. Call 50 29 13 71 if you need to know which fats or ingredients are used in the dish you are considering.

Ghee, allergies and dietary choices

Ghee comes from milk. It is not vegan, and people with a milk allergy should not assume it is safe. Food Allergy Research & Education lists ghee among ingredients to avoid with a milk allergy. Ask our kitchen about ingredients and preparation before ordering if you have a specific dietary need.

For general dietary guidance, the Danish Food Authority recommends plant oils over hard fats such as butter. That is general advice, not a nutritional assessment of our finished dishes.

Choose from the menu in Kastrup

Our current menu includes Butter Chicken, Daal Makhani, Chana Masala and naan. We do not claim those dishes contain ghee unless the kitchen has confirmed it. You can order pickup on our website and collect at Sirgræsvej 4 in Kastrup. Wolt and Uber Eats show whether delivery is available to your address, with current times and fees.