Niter Kebbeh (Spiced Clarified Butter)

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Niter Kebbeh (Spiced Clarified Butter)

1 lb Unsalted butter

1/4 c Chopped onions

2 Cloves garlic, pressed

2 ts Fresh gingerroot, grated

1/2 ts Turmeric

4 Cardamom seeds, crushed

1 Cinnamon stick

2 Cloves

1/8 ts Nutmeg

1/4 ts Ground fenugreek seeds

1 tb Fresh basil

- or 1 teaspoon dried basil

In a small saucepan, gradually melt the butter and bring it to

bubbling. When the top is covered with foam, add the other

ingredients and reduce the heat to a simmer. Gently simmer,

uncovered, on low heat. After about 45 to 60 minutes, when the

surface becomes transparent and the milk solids are on the bottom,

pour the liquid through a cheesecloth into a heat resistant

container. Discard the spices and solids.

Covered tightly and stored in the refrigerator, Niter Kebbeh will

keep for up to 2 months.

 

“If you are discouraged it is a sign of pride, because it shows you trust in your own powers. Never bother about other people's opinions. Be humble and you will never be disturbed. Remember St. Aloysius, who said he would continue to play billiards even if he knew he was going to die. Do you play well? Sleep well? Eat well? These are duties. Nothing is small for God.”

~ Mother Theresa20th century humanitarian

 

 

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