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Caesar Salad Croutons

Caesar Salad Croutons

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine garlic and oil in a small saucepan. Simmer until cloves are a light gold color, about 15 minutes. Pour oil through a fine sieve, squeeze all juice from cloves, and then discard the solids. Set garlic oil aside.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly oil a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Arrange bread cubes in a single layer on baking sheet. Bake, turning bread cubes periodically, until lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
  4. 4 In a large, non-stick skillet, melt 1/3 cup ghee with 1/3 cup garlic oil over medium heat. Cook toasted bread cubes in batches until light to medium golden brown, turning frequently. Add more ghee and garlic oil as needed. Turn out into basket lined with paper towels, and drain for about 20 minutes.

By Ronald

Najla's Ghee Cake

Najla's Ghee Cake

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 355 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease two 8-inch cake pans.
  2. 2 Beat sugar and 3/4 cup plus 3 1/2 tablespoons ghee together in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Add flour; mix until incorporated.
  3. 3 Whisk eggs and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl; add to the flour mixture and mix well. Add milk and baking powder; stir. Mix in lemon juice.
  4. 4 Pour batter into the prepared pans.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.

By starpleaides

Pan-Roasted Salsify

Pan-Roasted Salsify

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Roughly crush peppercorns in a mortar. Set aside.
  2. 2 Use rubber gloves at all times while preparing salsify. Rinse and scrub salsify under running water to eliminate dirt. Peel with a vegetable peeler and rinse again. Cut into 3-inch pieces. Cut lengthwise in half or even in quarters, so pieces are 3 inches long and 1/4 inch thick.
  3. 3 Melt ghee in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sea salt and crushed peppercorns. Add salsify pieces and cover. Cook until browned, flipping pieces as needed, about 15 minutes. Place on a serving plate and top with dill before serving.

By Buckwheat Queen

Eggs Over Easy with Potato Hash

Eggs Over Easy with Potato Hash

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bacon in a skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
  2. 2 Add ghee to the bacon drippings. Add potato, onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook and stir until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes, adding kale during the last few minutes. Remove potatoes to a plate and crumble bacon slices over top. Reduce pan temperature to low.
  3. 3 When pan has cooled to low, crack eggs into the pan. Season with remaining salt and pepper. Cook until eggs are almost completely set but not hard, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Carefully flip eggs and cook until whites are completely set, about 30 second more. Gently slide eggs on top of the potato hash. Drizzle with truffle oil and serve.

By Elizabeth Fellows

Coconut Chikki

Coconut Chikki

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt 1 tablespoon of ghee to a pan over low heat; add coconut and roast until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
  2. 2 Add brown sugar to a skillet over medium heat and slowly mix in sugar. Put in a glug of water, increase heat, and bring to a boil, about 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Lower the heat, stirring constantly until the mixture starts to solidify, about 2 minutes. Add coconut and mix in until well combined.
  3. 3 Transfer mixture to a greased sheet pan or baking dish and spread out. Cut immediately into squares or rectangles and allow to cool completely.
  4. 4 Take the coconut you put aside earlier and add it to the mixture, mix well so the coconut is evenly spread throughout the sugar
  5. 5 Pour the mixture into a pan and allow to firm up. Cut into pieces. Serve and enjoy.

By Allrecipes Member

Flourless Crepe Tortillas

Flourless Crepe Tortillas

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
1 min
Total
11 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix water and ghee together in a bowl; beat in eggs until mixture is frothy. Add tapioca flour, coconut flour, and sea salt; whisk until batter is smooth.
  2. 2 Heat an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Spoon 2 tablespoons batter into the hot skillet, swirling the skillet to cover the bottom evenly. Cook for about 30 seconds; flip and cook other side for 30 seconds. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining batter.

By A Day In the Kitchen

Date Jam

Date Jam

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine dates, hot water, lemon, agave, ghee, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small pot over medium-low heat; bring to a boil.
  2. 2 Reduce heat and simmer, breaking up the dates as they cook down, until thickened to desired consistency, about 10 minutes.

By Kimberly Masiello

Lower-Carb Waffles

Lower-Carb Waffles

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix almond meal, pecans, and baking powder together in a large bowl. Whisk heavy cream, eggs, ghee, and vanilla paste together in a separate bowl.
  2. 2 Heat a waffle iron to medium-high according to manufacturer's instructions.
  3. 3 Mix almond meal mixture and cream mixture together. Let batter rest until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir batter and cook in the preheated iron according to manufacturer's instructions.

By Buckwheat Queen

Keto Coconut Shrimp

Keto Coconut Shrimp

3.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Line a second cookie sheet with several layers of paper towels.
  2. 2 Mix coconut flour, onion powder, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Whisk eggs thoroughly in a second bowl.
  3. 3 Grind macadamia nuts in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Avoid overmixing or mixture will start to clump. Empty ground nuts into a third bowl; mix in coconut until blended.
  4. 4 Place each shrimp in the coconut flour mixture, lightly coating on all sides. Then dip in the egg, and finally in the macadamia-coconut mixture. Place on the parchment-lined cookie sheet; repeat with remaining shrimp.
  5. 5 Heat ghee in a large skillet over medium heat until melted; add shrimp. Cook, turning often, adding more ghee as needed, until golden brown and evenly cooked, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side. Drain shrimp on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

By TanaAmen

Skillet Crookneck Squash and Onions

Skillet Crookneck Squash and Onions

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt ghee in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add squash, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 more minutes.
  2. 2 Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.

By Bibi

Paalu Mithai (Milk Sweet)

Paalu Mithai (Milk Sweet)

3.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
45 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat; fry the cashews in the ghee until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Scrape onto a cutting board to cool, leaving some of the ghee in the pan and return the pan to the stove. When the cashews are cool, chop coarsely.
  2. 2 Mix the milk, sugar, and semolina flour into the ghee remaining in the pan. Bring the mixture to a boil; reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture becomes very thick, 30 to 45 minutes. Stir the cardamom into the mixture.
  3. 3 Lightly grease a rimmed platter. Pour the milk mixture onto the prepared platter and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle the chopped cashews over the mixture. Score the mithai into squares and allow to cool completely before cutting.

By SUSMITA

Rosy's Palak Paneer

Rosy's Palak Paneer

4.3

Prep
25 min
Cook
75 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt ghee in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in garlic and cumin seed; cook until the garlic softens, about 3 minutes. Add tomato paste, ginger, 1 teaspoon garam masala, salt, onion, and water. Increase heat to medium, and stir until the tomato paste dissolves. Simmer slowly for 1 hour, adding water as needed to maintain a sauce-like consistency.
  2. 2 Stir in spinach and cook until hot, about 5 minutes. Add paneer, and allow to cook an additional 5 minutes, or until hot. Pour into a serving dish and sprinkle with cilantro and remaining 1 teaspoon garam masala.

By E Martin

Kaju Katli

Kaju Katli

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend cashews in a grinder just until they're in powder form. Don't overblend or they will start releasing their oil; we want the powder to remain dry.
  2. 2 Remove green cardamom from the pods. Crush them into a powder with a mortar and pestle.
  3. 3 Combine sugar and water in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Cook until sugar has completely dissolved, then bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium and add cashew powder; stir thoroughly, making sure there are no lumps. Continue to cook and stir until it becomes a little thick.
  4. 4 Add crushed cardamom powder and ghee; keep mixing and cooking until mixture thickens and starts separating from the sides of the pan. If it doesn't release from the pan, add some more ghee and mix again; it should look moist and sticky and not at all dry. Check to see if it's done by taking a spoonful and cooling it a bit; when you mold it into a ball and the texture is like fudge, it's done.
  5. 5 Transfer mixture to a greased or parchment-lined plate and let cool until only slightly warm. Grease your palms and knead on parchment paper on a flat surface to form a very smooth dough, 2 to 3 minutes. Roll evenly to a thickness of 1/4 inch.
  6. 6 Let rolled dough cool completely. Cut kaju katli into desired shapes. Serve at room temperature or cold.

By Dwaraka Organic

Vegetable Curry with Coconut Milk

Vegetable Curry with Coconut Milk

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat ghee in a large saucepan over low heat. Add onion, garlic, and curry powder. Cook and stir until onion is soft and curry powder is fragrant, 7 to 10 minutes. Add coconut milk and carrots. Bring to a boil, stirring often.
  2. 2 Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Add potato and parsnip and continue to simmer, covered, until just tender, 7 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Add broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, and water; simmer, covered, until all vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

By jowolf2

Atta (Whole Wheat) Halwa

Atta (Whole Wheat) Halwa

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt the ghee in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat; cook the cashews and raisins in the melted ghee until the raisins plump and the cashews are lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the cashews and raisins from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the flour to the pan and roast till brown and nutty, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, bring the water and sugar to a boil in a saucepan until the sugar dissolves to make a clear syrup. Stir the cardamom into the syrup; slowly pour over the roasted flour, stirring as you pour to avoid lumps. Continue cooking until the halwa pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 5 minutes more. Transfer to a serving dish and spread into an even layer; sprinkle the cashews and raisins over the halwa to serve.

By SUSMITA

Easy Low-Carb Cauliflower Mac 'n Cheese

Easy Low-Carb Cauliflower Mac 'n Cheese

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Arrange cauliflower on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt, mixed herbs, and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil; toss until well coated.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until crisp, 10 to 15 minutes. Place in an 8-inch baking dish.
  4. 4 Combine Cheddar cheese, heavy cream, ghee, and nutmeg in a saucepan over medium heat; simmer until bubbly, about 5 minutes. Pour over cauliflower; mix well. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 10 minutes.

By Fioa

Carrot Halwa (Gajar Ka Halwa)

Carrot Halwa (Gajar Ka Halwa)

3.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt ghee in a saucepan over medium heat. Add carrots; cook and stir until soft, about 5 minutes. Add milk and bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium.
  2. 2 Combine water and sugar in a bowl; stir to dissolve. Add to the saucepan with the carrots. Stir in raisins and cardamom. Cook and stir until raisins are plumped and mixture is thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.

By jinny

Rava Laddu

Rava Laddu

3.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large dry skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add the semolina, and toast, stirring constantly. Stir in the sugar and cardamom while toasting until light brown and fragrant, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat a small amount of the ghee in a separate skillet over medium heat. Add the cashews, and cook until lightly toasted, about 10 minutes. Add the cashews to the semolina along with the remaining ghee. Gradually stir hot milk into the semolina until it is thick enough to pack into a ball. Remove from heat, and form palm-sized balls. Let cool and serve.

By Anita

Besan (Gram Flour) Halwa

Besan (Gram Flour) Halwa

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring the milk and water to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-low heat; stir the cardamom into the mixture. Set aside.
  2. 2 Melt the ghee in a shallow skillet over medium heat; stir the chickpea flour into the melted ghee and cook until fragrant, about 10 minutes. Add the sugar and stir to incorporate. Slowly pour the milk mixture into the skillet while stirring to avoid lumps. Continue cooking and stirring until the halwa pulls away from the sides of the pan, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve hot or spread the mixture into a rimmed plate and allow to cool. Cut into squares and serve.

By SUSMITA

Keto Fried Coconut Shrimp

Keto Fried Coconut Shrimp

3.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper.
  2. 2 Stir together coconut flour, garlic powder, and onion powder in a shallow dish. Thoroughly whisk eggs and water in a second shallow dish. Mix together macadamia nuts and coconut in a third shallow dish.
  3. 3 Dip each shrimp in coconut flour mixture, lightly coating all sides. Dip in egg mixture, then dip in macadamia-coconut mixture. Arrange coated shrimp on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Heat 2 tablespoons ghee in a large skillet over medium heat until melted; add 1/2 of the shrimp. Cook, turning often, until shrimp are golden brown and opaque, 3 to 4 minutes total.
  5. 5 Transfer shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining shrimp, adding additional ghee as needed.

By Allrecipes Magazine

Skillet Asparagus with Caramelized Onions and Walnuts

Skillet Asparagus with Caramelized Onions and Walnuts

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt 1/2 of the ghee in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion; spread out into a thin layer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and beginning to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat if it's browning too quickly; do not allow to burn. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in vinegar.
  2. 2 Transfer onion-garlic mixture to a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Wipe out skillet and melt the remaining ghee over medium-low heat. Add walnut pieces and stir until crisp and lightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
  3. 3 Add asparagus to the same skillet and increase heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring frequently, until bright green, tender, but still crunchy, 10 to 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Plate asparagus, add onion mixture, and garnish with walnuts.

By Bibi

Keto Chicken Parmesan

Keto Chicken Parmesan

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  2. 2 Slice chicken breast through the middle horizontally from one side to within 1/2 inch of the other side. Open the two sides and spread them out like an open book. Pound chicken flat until about 1/2-inch thick.
  3. 3 Beat egg and cream together in a bowl.
  4. 4 Combine crushed pork rinds, Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, red pepper, black pepper, and Italian seasoning in a separate shallow bowl or plate.
  5. 5 Dip chicken into egg mixture; coat completely. Press chicken into breading; thickly coat both sides.
  6. 6 Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; add ghee. Place chicken in the pan; cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Be careful to keep breading in place.
  7. 7 Transfer chicken to a baking sheet. Cover with tomato sauce; top with mozzarella cheese.
  8. 8 Broil until cheese is bubbling and barely browned, about 2 minutes.

By Texastoast_

Indian Naan

Indian Naan

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Total
155 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk warm water with yeast and sugar until yeast is dissolved. Cover and let stand in a warm place for 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Sift flour and salt three times into a large bowl. Add yeast mixture, yogurt, and 1/2 of the ghee. Mix into a soft dough, then knead on a floured surface until dough is smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Place dough into a large greased bowl, cover, and let stand in a warm place for 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in volume.
  3. 3 Punch down dough, then knead for 5 minutes. Divide dough into six equal pieces. Roll each piece out into 8-inch rounds.
  4. 4 Cover an oven tray with foil and grease the foil. Brush dough rounds with remaining ghee and sprinkle with kalonji. Cook one at a time under the broiler until puffed and lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side.

By Michelle Chen

Roti Canai/Paratha (Indian Pancake)

Roti Canai/Paratha (Indian Pancake)

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix warm water, salt, and sugar together in a bowl. Put flour in a large mixing bowl; work in 3 1/2 tablespoons ghee using your fingertips.
  2. 2 Beat egg and 1 teaspoon water together in a bowl; add to flour mixture. Gradually mix warm water mixture into flour mixture while kneading until dough becomes soft and pliable. Form dough into balls and let rest in a well-oiled bowl, 2 to 3 hours.
  3. 3 Working on a flat greased surface, take a dough ball and flatten it using the heel of your palm to make a paper-thin circle. Spread 1 teaspoon ghee inside it. Fold the edges together to make roti into a square. Repeat with remaining dough.
  4. 4 Heat about 1 tablespoon ghee on griddle or in a skillet over medium heat; cook roti until browned, 1 to 3 minutes per side.

By Suhara

Garlic and Rosemary Lemon-Roasted Chicken

Garlic and Rosemary Lemon-Roasted Chicken

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
90 min
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
  2. 2 Roll the lemon and cut in half lengthwise. Slice one half into quarters and set the other half aside for baking and basting. Cut onion into 4 pieces; slice one piece and sprinkle on the prepared baking sheet. Set remaining onion pieces aside.
  3. 3 Mix garlic salt, sage, turmeric, basil, rosemary, and pepper together until well combined; divide evenly into 2 bowls.
  4. 4 Rinse chicken in cold water and dry off. Trim and discard excess fat and separate skin from meat. Stuff inside of the chicken with arugula, 4 lemon slices, 3 onion pieces, and garlic cloves. Tie the legs together with twine. Spread 2 tablespoons ghee underneath the skin and another 2 tablespoons ghee on top of the skin, all over the chicken.
  5. 5 Add 2 tablespoon ghee and butter to one bowl of spices. Microwave for 45 seconds. Stir and spread underneath the skin. Microwave remaining 1 tablespoon ghee and brush on top of skin. Sprinkle remaining seasoning all over chicken and pat into the skin; do not rub. Lightly squeeze some of the remaining lemon half on top of chicken and place chicken, breast-side up, on the onion slices on the baking sheet.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour and 30 minutes, basting with juices and remaining lemon juice every 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing, continuing to baste.

By Shaelyn

Creamy Keto Cauliflower Risotto

Creamy Keto Cauliflower Risotto

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt ghee in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in grated cauliflower and cook for 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir Parmesan, cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg into the skillet; cook over medium heat until creamy, 5 to 7 minutes.

By Fioa

Trout Meunière

Trout Meunière

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (93 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. 2 Season trout fillets evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Lightly dredge each fillet in flour, shaking off excess flour.
  3. 3 Heat ghee over medium-high in a large skillet. When butter shimmers, add fish fillets skin-side down, cooking in batches if necessary. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, flip, and continue cooking until the outside is lightly golden brown, and fish is just cooked through and opaque, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove cooked fish to the prepared baking sheet and place in the preheated oven to keep warm.
  4. 4 Pour excess ghee or clarified butter from skillet; wipe skillet clean. Add unsalted butter and shallot to the skillet and cook briefly over medium heat until butter is melted and shallot has softened a bit, about 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice and season with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Allow mixture to cook for about 30 seconds. Remove from heat, and stir in parsley.
  5. 5 Place fish fillets on plates or a platter; top with sauce from skillet and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

By Karen Rankin

Butter Burger

Butter Burger

3.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then add olive oil. Allow butter to brown. Reduce heat to low and add onion. Cover and cook over very low heat, stirring occasionally, until very soft, about 20 minutes. You do not want to caramelize the onion.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, season ground beef with Italian seasoning and shape into 2 hamburger patties.
  3. 3 Melt ghee in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook hamburger patties, about 3 minutes per side. Add cheese onto each patty and allow to melt.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, preheat the oven's broiler and toast buns until crisp, 1 to 2 minutes.
  5. 5 Set hamburger patties on the bottom buns and add add sauteed onions on top. Spread 1 tablespoon butter across the freshly toasted top bun.

By thedailygourmet

Raghavan's Uppama

Raghavan's Uppama

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt 1/4 cup ghee in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour in creamy wheat cereal; toast, stirring frequently, until light brown and nutty-smelling, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Wipe the skillet with a paper towel.
  2. 2 Heat remaining 2 tablespoons ghee in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add mustard seeds; cover and wait until seeds stop popping (like popcorn), about 30 seconds. Add cashews and chiles; stir-fry until nuts are golden brown and chiles blacken, 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in carrot, peas, curry leaves, and turmeric; stir-fry about 2 minutes. Stir in 3 cups water and the salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, covered, until carrots are fork-tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in toasted cream of wheat. (It will instantly absorb liquid and begin to swell.) Cover and cook until fully softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 3 to 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Stir in remaining 1/4 cup water if desired for a creamier texture. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve warm.

By Raghavan Iyer