Varalakshmi Vratha Naivedyam Cold Pressed Oils

Varalakshmi Vratha Naivedyam Cold Pressed Oils

Cold Pressed Oils play a sacred role in preparing naivedyam recipes during Varalakshmi Vratham – a cherished South Indian festival celebrating Goddess Lakshmi. Whether you are cooking sweet pongal or deep frying vadas, purity matters most. That’s why our wood pressed oils are 100% natural, unrefined, and ideal for both cooking and lighting deepams during the pooja.

Why Choose Cold Pressed Oils for Naivedyam?

  • 100% Natural: Free from chemicals, preservatives & artificial flavoring.
  • Ayurvedic Benefits: Cold pressed oils retain natural nutrients & aroma.
  • Suitable for Sacred Use: Traditionally preferred for prasadam & lamp lighting.
  • Flavor & Texture: Adds authenticity to pongal, sundal, and deep-fried dishes.

Top Cold Pressed Oils for Varalakshmi Naivedyam

1. Cold Pressed Groundnut Oil

Best for deep frying vada, bondas, and boorelu. Enhances taste while being gentle on the stomach.

2. Cold Pressed Coconut Oil

Perfect for sweet dishes like payasam and pongal. Adds divine fragrance and richness.

3. Cold Pressed Sesame Oil

Ideal for lighting lamps and offering abhishekam. Also used in tamarind rice and puliyodarai recipes.

4. Cold Pressed Castor Oil (Non-edible)

Traditionally applied to lamps or used during rituals. Not for consumption.

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9 Naivedyam Recipes for Varalakshmi Vratham Using Cold Pressed Oils

1. Sweet Pongal (Sakkarai Pongal)

  • Main Ingredients: Raw rice, moong dal, jaggery, cold pressed coconut oil, ghee, cashews, raisins.
  • Tip: Use coconut oil instead of refined oil for extra aroma and softness.

2. Medu Vada

  • Main Ingredients: Urad dal, pepper, curry leaves, cold pressed groundnut oil.
  • Tip: Fry in wooden pressed groundnut oil for crisp texture and nutty flavor.

3. Sundal (Chickpea or Green Gram)

  • Main Ingredients: Boiled chana, mustard, chillies, curry leaves, coconut, cold pressed sesame oil.
  • Tip: Tadka in sesame oil enhances the traditional temple taste.

4. Payasam (Kheer)

  • Main Ingredients: Rice or vermicelli, jaggery, milk, cold pressed coconut oil or ghee.

5. Tamarind Rice (Puliyodarai)

  • Oil Used: Cold pressed sesame oil
  • Flavor Tip: Toasting mustard seeds and peanuts in sesame oil brings authentic flavor.

6. Boorelu / Suyyam

  • Stuffing: Chana dal, jaggery, coconut
  • Oil: Cold pressed groundnut oil for frying

7. Appam (Sweet Paniyaram)

  • Tip: Fry in coconut oil or ghee for a rich, traditional taste.

8. Rice Flour Murukku

  • Fried in: Cold pressed groundnut oil

9. Deepam Lighting with Sesame Oil

  • Use: Cold pressed sesame or castor oil (non-edible) in deepam for spiritual energy.

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Local Delivery in Bangalore & Pan-India Shipping

We offer 1-day delivery across Bangalore in areas like Jayanagar, Rajajinagar, Whitefield, and more. For customers outside Bangalore, our cold pressed oils are delivered within 3–5 working days across India.

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FAQs

Which oil is best for Varalakshmi Vratham prasadam?

Cold pressed coconut oil and groundnut oil are ideal for prasadam