Whether cooking food in ghee might not be that healthy

High amounts of saturated fats are linked to increased cholesterol, which further deepens the risk of heart disease and stroke.

"Ghee is high in concentrated fat and lacks the essential fatty acids that are present in oils. Since it lacks unsaturated fats like monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, getting so much amount of saturated fats from a single source on a daily basis isn't healthy," said nutritionist Neelanjana Singh.

High amounts of saturated fats are linked to increased cholesterol, which further deepens the risk of heart disease and stroke.

On the other hand, cooking oils like olive, sunflower, and mustard oil contain unsaturated fats, which help lower LDL cholesterol and support heart health. These oils also contain beneficial omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which ghee lacks in sufficient amounts.

"Oil consumption has often been blamed as one of the causes of heart disease. But it's not really true. Oils are essential in our diet as they are a rich source of essential fatty acids and also help in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins like vitamins A, D, E and K. Moderate amounts of oil intake are extremely important for skin health, cell membrane structure and integrity, while also being essential for brain function," said Dr Varun Bansal is Consultant Cardiac Surgeon, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital.