Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Nutmeg | 1 tsp ground (2.2g) | 12 |
| Turmeric | 1 tsp ground (3g) | 9 |
| Clove | 1 tsp ground (2g) | 7 |
| Cardamom | 1 tsp ground (2g) | 6 |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp ground (2.6g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Ginger | 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) | 2 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 onion, coarsely chopped
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic
- 4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 cinnamon stick (approximately 1" long)
- 1 whole clove
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Directions
In a large saucepan, melt the butter slowly over medium heat; do not let it brown.
Then bring butter to a boil.
Stir in the onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cardamom, cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg.
Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered and undisturbed for 45 minutes.
Milk solids on the bottom of the pan should be golden brown, and the butter on top will be transparent.
Slowly pour the clear liquid into a bowl, straining through cheesecloth.
It is important that no solids are left in the tesmi.
Transfer the tesmi into a jar.
Cover tightly, and store in the refrigerator.
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