DoorToShop is a multi-merchant marketplace where shoppers can buy groceries online from local New Zealand stores. Ghee is made by simmering butter until the water has boiled off and the milk solids have separated out, then straining, which leaves essentially the fat on its own; water and milk solids are what butter spoils through, so a sealed jar keeps in a cool, dark cupboard away from the heat of the hob. The habit that most determines how long an open jar lasts is using a dry, clean spoon every time, because water is what allows mould to take hold, and keeping crumbs and other food out of the jar. Storage directions and the best-before date printed on the jar take precedence over general guidance. Ghee is not quite the same as clarified butter: clarified butter is separated as soon as the milk solids drop out, whereas ghee is cooked further so those solids brown in the pan before straining, which produces its nutty, slightly caramelised note. Because the milk solids that burn in a hot pan have been removed, ghee tolerates a noticeably higher temperature before it smokes than butter does — a physical property of the fat. Ghee crystallising into a grainy or sandy texture is normal rather than a fault; how coarse the crystals are depends mainly on how quickly the jar cooled, so grainy and smooth jars can come from the same batch, and warming it gently before letting it set again changes the texture. On lactose: lactose sits in the milk solids that are separated out during manufacture, but that is a description of the process rather than an allergen statement — ghee is a dairy product, what remains varies by manufacturer, and anyone with a dairy allergy or intolerance should read the label and speak to their doctor. At the current listed price of $17.00, a 1kg jar works out at about $0.24 per tablespoon, with roughly 71 tablespoons in the jar at about 14g each. Merchants dispatch the next business day and courier delivery takes 1 to 3 business days; free delivery applies above $69, and there is no minimum order value. Returns are handled by the store that sold the item and the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 applies.

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A 1kg jar delivered from a local store — how to keep it, why it goes grainy, what it does at high heat, and what it comes to per spoonful.

AMUL GHEE 1KG

$17.00

about $0.24 a tablespoon · roughly 71 in the jar

Sold by Easy Grocery

Premium-quality pure cow ghee made from the finest ingredients, offering a rich aroma, authentic taste, and smooth texture. Perfect for cooking, frying, baking, and traditional Indian dishes.

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Where to Buy It

This jar is listed by Easy Grocery on DoorToShop, alongside the rest of their range — atta and rice, dals, whole and ground spices, cooking oils and tea. Our guide to the store covers what else they stock, and the wider Groceries category has other local stores you can add to the same order.

Delivery is free on orders above $69, and there is no minimum order value. Enter your postcode at checkout to confirm delivery coverage for your address, or read how DoorToShop works.

Frequently Asked Questions: Ghee

Where should I keep a jar of ghee?

In a cool, dark cupboard, away from the heat of the hob, with the lid on. Ghee is butter with the water and milk solids cooked off and strained out, and those are what butter spoils through, so there is very little left in the jar for anything to grow in. Follow the storage directions printed on the jar.

How do I stop a jar of ghee going off?

Use a dry, clean spoon every time and keep food out of the jar. Water is what lets mould take hold, and a wet or already-used spoon is how water gets in. Keep the lid on and the jar away from the heat of the hob.

What is the difference between ghee and butter?

Butter is about four-fifths fat, with the remainder water and milk solids. Ghee is butter simmered until the water has boiled away and the solids have separated out, then strained — essentially the fat on its own. That is why it is soft or liquid depending on the room rather than a firm block.

Is ghee the same as clarified butter?

Not quite. Clarified butter is separated as soon as the milk solids drop out. Ghee is cooked further so those solids brown in the pan before straining, and that browning is where its nutty note comes from.

Can you fry with ghee?

Yes. The milk solids in butter are what burn in a hot pan, and ghee has had them removed, so it takes a noticeably higher temperature before it starts to smoke. That is a physical property of the fat and nothing more.

Why has my ghee gone grainy?

Because it has crystallised, which is normal. How coarse the grain is depends mainly on how fast the jar cooled after it was made, so a sandy-looking jar and a smooth one can come from the same batch. Warming it gently and letting it set again will change the texture if you would rather it were smooth.

Does ghee contain lactose?

Ghee is made by separating the water and milk solids out of butter, and lactose sits in the milk solids. That is a description of how ghee is made, not an allergen statement: ghee is a dairy product, how much of anything remains varies by manufacturer and process, and only the label can tell you what is in a particular jar. If you have a dairy allergy or intolerance, read the pack and talk to your doctor rather than relying on a general description.

How many tablespoons are in a 1kg jar?

Around 71, taking a level tablespoon as roughly 14g. That is what makes the arithmetic on a large jar interesting — the unit most recipes use is the spoonful, not the jar.

What does a 1kg jar work out at?

At the current jar price of $17.00, that is about $0.24 a tablespoon. Prices move, so divide the price on the product page yourself if you want to check it.

How fast is delivery?

Orders are dispatched by the store the next business day and typically arrive within 1 to 3 business days by courier. Enter your postcode at checkout to confirm delivery coverage for your address.

How much does delivery cost?

Free delivery applies on orders above $69 — the delivery fee is confirmed at checkout. There is no minimum order value.

What if the jar arrives damaged?

Photograph it before opening anything further and contact the store the same day. Returns are handled by the store that sold the item, and nothing in a store's policy limits your rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993.