Niter Kebbeh Spiced Ghee

Elevate your culinary creations with Niter Kebbeh, a fragrant Ethiopian spiced ghee that infuses any dish with layers of rich, aromatic flavor. This traditional clarified butter is simmered with a medley of warm spices like turmeric, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon, along with fresh ginger, garlic, and onion for a deeply complex and nutty essence. Perfect as a base for stews, sautés, or even drizzled over roasted vegetables, this recipe is a must-try for adventurous cooks looking to recreate authentic Ethiopian flavors at home. Simple to prepare yet bursting with character, Niter Kebbeh is a versatile ingredient that can be stored in your fridge for weeks, adding a touch of golden, spiced magic to your meals whenever inspiration strikes.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 500 grams Unsalted butter
• 1 small, finely chopped Onions
• 3 crushed Garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon, finely grated Ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon Ground cardamom
• 1 teaspoon Fenugreek seeds
• 1 small Cinnamon stick
• 4 whole Cloves
• 1 teaspoon Nigella seeds (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Place the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and allow it to melt completely.

Step 2

Reduce the heat to low and skim off any foam that rises to the top with a spoon.

Step 3

Add the chopped onion, crushed garlic, and grated ginger to the melted butter.

Step 4

Stir in the turmeric, cardamom, fenugreek seeds, cinnamon stick, cloves, and nigella seeds (if using).

Step 5

Allow the mixture to simmer gently on low heat for 20–25 minutes. This allows the flavors from the spices and aromatics to infuse into the butter while the milk solids settle to the bottom of the pan.

Step 6

Keep an eye on the butter to ensure it does not burn. The butter will become golden and develop a nutty aroma as it clarifies.

Step 7

Once done, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool slightly.

Step 8

Strain the butter through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth into a clean, heatproof container. Discard the solids left behind in the cheesecloth.

Step 9

Let the niter kebbeh cool completely before storing it in an airtight container. It can be kept in the refrigerator for up to a month or frozen for longer storage.

Step 10

Use the niter kebbeh as a flavorful base for cooking or as a finishing touch for your favorite dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	605.5 grams (605.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3750

Total Fat 430.60g	552%
Saturated Fat 250.50g	1253%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 1107mg	369%
Sodium 103mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 23.10g	8%
Dietary Fiber 7.50g	27%
Total Sugars 4.50g
Protein 7.10g	14%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 243mg	19%
Iron 6mg	33%
Potassium 517mg	11%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 97.0%

Protein: 0.7%

Carbs: 2.3%