Best Oil for Indian Cooking – Cold Pressed & Traditionally Extracted

Looking for the best oil for Indian cooking? Whether you're frying samosas, tempering dal, or sautéing vegetables, the choice of cooking oil makes all the difference. At SutraKart, we offer a curated range of cold pressed, wood pressed oils—made using traditional lakdi ghani methods—to bring authentic flavor and uncompromised health to every Indian kitchen.

Why Your Cooking Oil Choice Matters

Indian cuisine involves high-heat cooking techniques like deep frying, tadka (tempering), roasting, and slow simmering. Most refined oils break down at high temperatures, losing their nutritional value and releasing harmful free radicals. Our cold pressed oils have a high smoke point, retain natural nutrients, and enhance the flavor of your dishes—making them the best oil for Indian cooking.

Top Cold Pressed Oils for Indian Cuisine

Here’s a list of the best oils you can use in everyday Indian cooking, based on health benefits, flavor, and cooking method:

• Groundnut Oil (Peanut Oil) – Perfect for frying, roasting, and stir-frying. Has a nutty aroma and high smoke point.
• Sesame Oil (Gingelly Oil) – Great for South Indian dishes, tempering, and raw use. Enhances immunity and digestion.
• Mustard Oil (Kachi Ghani) – Pungent, sharp, and ideal for pickles, North Indian curries, and deep frying.
• Coconut Oil – Excellent for sautéing, South Indian recipes, and healthy baking. Also doubles as hair & skin oil.
• Sunflower Oil (Cold Pressed) – Mild taste, best for light cooking and heart health.

Why Cold Pressed Oils Are Best for Indian Cooking

✅ High Smoke Point

Cold pressed oils like groundnut, mustard, and sesame oil can withstand high temperatures without breaking down – perfect for deep frying and sautéing.

✅ Rich in Antioxidants

Since the oil is extracted without heat or chemicals, it retains Vitamin E, polyphenols, and good fats (MUFA/PUFA) that support health and immunity.

✅ Authentic Flavors

Wood pressed oils add real flavor to food. From mustard’s pungency to groundnut’s nuttiness and sesame’s depth – they bring Indian dishes alive.

✅ Better Digestion

Oils like sesame and mustard stimulate bile flow and metabolism, making food easier to digest.

Where to Use Each Oil in Indian Cuisine

FAQs – Best Oils for Indian Cooking

Is groundnut oil safe for deep frying?

Yes. Cold pressed groundnut oil has a high smoke point (~230°C) and is ideal for deep frying Indian snacks like samosas, pakoras, and puris.

Can I use mustard oil daily?

Yes, especially in North Indian cooking. It aids digestion, heart health, and is rich in Omega-3s. Use it raw or cooked (after heating to smoking point).

Is coconut oil good for tempering?

Absolutely. Especially in Kerala and Tamil Nadu dishes. It adds aroma, health, and tradition to any tempering (tadka).

Are cold pressed oils suitable for babies?

Yes. Our oils are chemical-free and traditionally made. Coconut, sesame, and sunflower oils are perfect for baby cooking and massage.

How long do these oils last?

Cold pressed oils last 6–8 months when stored in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. No need for refrigeration.

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Why SutraKart Offers the Best Oils for Indian Cooking

• ✅ 100% cold pressed using traditional wooden ghani
• ✅ Delivered fresh across India in 1–3 days
• ✅ No chemicals, no preservatives, no compromise
• ✅ Bottled in BPA-free, food-safe packaging
• ✅ Trusted by thousands of Indian families

Order Now – The Best Cold Pressed Oils for Indian Cooking!

Choose health and authenticity with cold pressed oils from SutraKart. Whether it’s a spicy tadka or a deep-fried snack, your food deserves the best oil — 100% natural, fresh, and delivered fast. Order online today and bring back real taste and wellness to your kitchen!