Niter Kebbeh Spiced Ghee

Posted for tour 2005.

In a heavy saucepan , heat butter very slowly over low heat until it has melted completely without any browning.

Increase heat and bring melted butter to a boil just until top is covered with foam.

Stir in onion , garlic , ginger , turmeric , cardamom , cinnamon , clove nutmeg fenugreek seeds and basil.

Lower heat to lowest possible setting , and simmer , uncovered , for 45 minutes.

A clear layer of liquid will be at the top of the pan , and golden brown solids on the bottom.

Pour clear liquid into a jar , straining it through several layers of cheesecloth.

Discard seasonings and solids.

Cover tightly and store in refrigerator , or at room temperature.

unsalted butter, onion, garlic cloves, fresh ginger, turmeric, cardamom seed, cinnamon stick, cloves, ground nutmeg, ground fenugreek, fresh basil