What oil do you use for Curry?

I use rapeseed oil, vegetable oil and sunflower oil most. You can also use a very light olive oil when cooking curries. If you are using vegetable oil or sunflower oil to fry onions, keep the remaining oil and store it in a air tight container for future use.

Which oil is used in South Indian cooking?

Sesame oil
Sesame oil Also known as til ka tel, sesame oil is widely used for cooking South Indian dishes. However, it can be used to cook other Indian dishes as well as it is extremely healthy for you. Sesame oil is rich in healthy fats that promote heart health.

Can I use coconut oil in Indian cooking?

Coconut oil can be used at high temperatures that makes it suitable for frying various Indian delicacies. You will get the authentic flavours of South India when you fry a vada in coconut oil.

Which oil is best for Indian curry?

To prepare your regular Indian food, it is best to use oils with a high smoking point. Rice bran oil, mustard oil, groundnut oil, sesame oil and canola oil are the best possible options. All these oils contain monounsaturated fats which are also referred to as heart-healthy fats.

What are the cooking oils used in Indian food?

The two most common cooking oils in Indian food are ghee and mustard oil. Others which are used are those of coconut oil , peanut (groundnut) oil and sesame oil (gingelly, til).

What makes Indian food taste so good?

One of the most important things that will affect the flavour of your Indian food are the cooking oils that you use. The two most common cooking oils in Indian food are ghee and mustard oil. Others which are used are those of coconut oil , peanut (groundnut) oil and sesame oil (gingelly, til).

What is the best oil for deep frying in India?

Rice bran oil has a high smoking point (around 250 deg C) which makes it very suitable for deep frying. Also it doesn’t have any overpowering taste or smell,hence it goes well with both sweet and savoury Indian fried foods. The oil is also most recommended by cardiologists in India for cooking.

What is the best cooking oil to use?

Coconut oil – for tempering, baking, South Indian cooking, deep frying Specialty oils such as Olive oil (for Italian dishes and baking), toasted sesame oil for Indo-Chinese, Thai and Chinese cooking. Note – There are a host of other oils that are available in the market such as canola oil, corn oil, and soybean oil.