In India, oil is the main ingredient in cooking. Whether it’s your favorite dal or a mouthwatering pakoras in rainy day, everything tastes better when combined with the right kind of oil. It can amp up taste while frying, cooking, or even just as a dressing over your favorite salad. Apart from taste, oil is known to have many great health benefits.
1. Coconut Oil
Coconut oil
If you are from South India, you are probably familiar with this oil in your dishes. High in saturated fats with the bonus of increasing good cholesterol in our bodies, this oil provides a nutty and light taste.
2. Peanut Oil
Peanuts
Peanuts are known for their richness in vitamin E. Likewise, peanut oil (also referred to as groundnut oil) is rich in vitamin E, MUFAs, and PUFAs, and is low in saturated fats. All in all, it is considered good for all-purpose cooking.
3. Desi Ghee
Ghee
Desi Ghee is one cooking option that is lastly the best to consume. It is good for skin, digestion and even weight loss if paired with an active lifestyle. It has been used by Indian mothers as a source of memory boost and healthier growth of children for the longest period.
4. Sunflower Oil
Sunflower oil
Oil extracted from sunflower seeds is a good option due to the abundance of vitamin E. It is also considered good, as its usage reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and builds immunity. As a tip, all your samosas and chips will be excellent if they’re fried in sunflower oil because they can retain their nutrients, even at higher temperatures.
5. Olive Oil
Olive oil
When it comes to healthy and light eating, many believe that olive oil is the best of its kind. The thing is, they’re technically correct! Widely used in Mediterranean cooking like pasta and risottos, olive oil lowers cholesterol and has monounsaturated fats that lower your risk of heart disease.
6. Mustard Oil
Mustard oil
It has a near ideal fat composition but not very good as it contains high amounts of erucic acid ranging from 35 to 48%. It is recommended that you don’t use mustard oil as the sole cooking medium. It has a high smoking point so it’s very good for deep frying. It helps to massage with mustard oil if you’re body is in pain.
7. Flaxseed oil
Flaxseeds
Another new entrant in the healthy oils scene, this oil is rich in Omega 3 fatty acids which is extremely healthy for heart health. It also helps prevent colitis