From the first roti of the morning to the diya at dusk, ghee is part of the day in many Indian homes.
Ask ten families how they use ghee and you will hear ten small rituals. None of them is written down. They are simply how things are done at home.
The first roti or paratha of the day gets a brush of ghee while it is still hot. In many homes this is the smell of breakfast.
Dal is finished with a tadka in ghee, and a spoonful goes over the rice. A meal is not counted as served until the ghee has been offered.
At dusk a diya is lit, often with ghee. The same jar that feeds the family also lights the lamp.
In our house nobody measured ghee. You were asked once, and then you were given a little more.
On festivals and good news, the first sweet is made in ghee and offered before anyone eats.
This article shares traditional knowledge. It is not medical advice.
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