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     Title: Niter Kebbeh (Spiced Clarified Butter)
Categories: Sauces
     Yield: 1 servings

     1 lb Unsalted butter
   1/4 c  Chopped onions
     2    Cloves garlic, pressed
     2 ts Fresh gingerroot, grated
   1/2 ts Turmeric
     4    Cardamom seeds, crushed
     1    Cinnamon stick
     2    Cloves
   1/8 ts Nutmeg
   1/4 ts Ground fenugreek seeds
     1 tb Fresh basil
          - or 1 teaspoon dried basil

 In a small saucepan, gradually melt the butter and bring it to
 bubbling. When the top is covered with foam, add the other
 ingredients and reduce the heat to a simmer.  Gently simmer,
 uncovered, on low heat.  After about 45 to 60 minutes, when the
 surface becomes transparent and the milk solids are on the bottom,
 pour the liquid through a cheesecloth into a heat resistant
 container.  Discard the spices and solids.

 Covered tightly and stored in the refrigerator, Niter Kebbeh will
 keep for up to 2 months.


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