Updated On : 29 March, 2018
Yesterday as I was browsing my archives to find out some particular post, I came across this DIY – The Washed Ghee. This post reminded me that it has been so long since I have actually done any hard core DIY. Time to pick up some project, may be! But, before I hunt down something for myself, you have to definitely check out this post and try out this amazing experiment. And, by the way, the result just does not look yummy but it actually is amazing as well.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cow ghee
- Mineral / Filtered Water – as much as needed
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Method
- This should be traditionally made in copper vessel but I did not have one so I skipped it. And, I also guess it should not be made with electricity so that it retains the natural ions and natural properties unaltered by any foreign influence but I used electric blender.
- So, take one cup of ghee in a bowl. Take a glass bowl, preferably, so that there is no reaction. Add a cup of water.
- Whip the mixture with the blender. Beware that there will be a LOT of splashing around. It is an extremely messy process.
- After 5 minutes of whipping, pass the mixture through a sieve to filter out the extra water.
- The steps 3 and 4 are basically what is washing the ghee. So, traditionally, these steps must be repeated for 100 times for a great end result. If you are not so patient, do it for 25 times.
My Notes
- Now, I am not really a patient person and the splashing in the beginning made me quite impatient to get over with this DIY so I repeated the washed the ghee for only 5 times.
- Also, if you repeat this washing process for 25-100 times, the smell of the ghee goes away. Well, it did not really go away in 5 times so I added patchouli and french cypress essential oils.
- A small amount of ghee can give you huge amount of cream at the end so make sure you start with a very small batch for the first time.
- Since it uses water, I am not sure how long it will keep. So, for now, I am storing it in the refrigerator.
Results
Now, it is your turn! So, have you ever heard of washed ghee process? For me, it was a first. Do you think you would be trying it out? I would definitely suggest you do. So, do try it out and let me know if you liked it!
yes, i’ve read about it too. great post. i am ms.impatience myself so washing it umpteen number of times would take some skill 🙂
haha…so true, Coral!!
Swati,
I had read about in ATB’s blog but I wondered what it is and now here too.
Is it used as a moisturizer like face and body both? I can try it too 🙂
hey Sangeetha. yup, it can be used for both skin and body. do try it out and if prepared properly, I think it is best for children too!!!
I made Ghee yesterday and then the 100x washed Ghee from some of my home made Ghee. If my skin could dance off my face from happiness, it would. Wow. It is so amazing. I didn’t do it 100 times as my poor arm got a bit sore from the hand whisk and I still have a bit of water in there but it is not much and the end result looks and feels like silk. Do it, do it, do it! You won’t regret it 🙂
hey! great to hear it. how many times did you wash it?
Hi Swati 🙂 . . . . probably around fifty times as I went back and did some more washing the next day. I have been amazed at how quickly you see the results and I have a little area on my chin that has been a problem for months and it is clearing up already. It is such a wonderful thing to make and use. My doctor is Indian and I am going to make her some Ghee and some 100x washed Ghee for a gift.
wow! that’s a lot of times and I can imagine how much your arm would be hurting!! I was tired after 10 times only! will again try it out.
Hello,
I use Washed ghee after reading your blog and today the entire family is on it. I want to do it for many people and someone told me in India you can get a machine that Washes Ghee mechanically? Any ideas?
i have no idea!
Is there a machine to wash cow ghee washing
hi, I am sorry I have no idea!
Interesting! I love reading DIY versions of many things. This one’s another must-try for me.
This is such a tedious process. I haven’t made it myself. I have tried the 100x washed ghee from Utkarshini and loved it so much. Is multipurpose and can be used for face, body, hair, hand cream, foot cream, etc.
wow…i should try it out in that case!!