Organic Cold Pressed Virgin Mustard Oil

In India, mustard oil knowledge has always passed from generation to generation as a part of the culture. The oil is known for its nutritious values, benefits, and various uses. Mustard oils history can be dated, back to the 1720s. It is said, the concept of deriving oil through mustard seeds got very popular in lots of Asian countries and was majorly used in cooking. Mustard oil is an integral part of East Indian cuisines from ages. For years it has played a vital role in the country as a food oil, medicine and external usage purposes and will continue to do so.

It is believed, that India knew its importance way before it became popular. Indian literature and Ayurveda have prominent mentions of uses of mustard seeds, and that mustard plants were first grown in 3000 B.C. in the Indian subcontinent. During ancient times mustard seeds were pressed manually to extract oil.

Purna Foods Cold-pressed Mustard Oil is 100% organic, cold-pressed mustard oil extracted from the freshest & finest mustard seeds. Kachhi Ghani, as it’s popularly known, adds oodles of flavour and health to every dish. Its rich aroma will fill in your kitchen, and its flavours will add the uniquely pungent taste to every recipe it’s used in.

Traditionally extracted from the first press of mustard seeds, our mustard oil, also known as “Sarson ka Tel,” has a very strong aroma. The cold press extraction preserves all the natural antioxidants & nutrients. Its high smoke point makes it a great cooking oil, especially for deep frying.

It is popularly used as cooking oil in the eastern and northern parts of India. The reason it has been suggested for years in India is because of its numerous health benefits and its authentic taste. You can use it for any of your dishes and it adds the traditional taste of Indian flavour to it.

Health Benefits:

• Boosts Cardiac Health
• Good Source of MUFA and PUFA
• High in Omega-3 Fatty Acids
• Anti-bacterial, Anti-fungal
• Packed with vitamins and minerals especially beta carotene
• Balance cholesterol level
• Helps improve blood circulation.
• Relief from cough and cold
• Promotes hair growth.
• Perfect for the skin.

Uses

• Sarso da sag is a prominent Punjabi dish that is specifically made in mustard oil for its traditional taste.
• Due to its anti-bacterial properties, strong flavour and fragrance mustard oil are used in all kind of pickles, amla, chilli, or even vegetable achar.
• It’s preferred to fry puris (Indian bread) in mustard oil as it has a high smoke point.
• Helps maintain healthy heart.
• Used in lots of Indian chaats, such bhel, aloo chaat, and street chaats.
• Best for tandoori dishes, such as paneer and chicken.