Mustard Oil os also known as sarson or sarso ka tel in Hindi is strong, pungent flavored oil derived from the yellow mustard seeds. This particular variety of oil is very popular amongst North Indian households since hundreds of years.  In India, people use mustard oil in…

Mustard Oil os also known as sarson or sarso ka tel in Hindi is strong, pungent flavored oil derived from the yellow mustard seeds. This particular variety of oil is very popular amongst North Indian households since hundreds of years. 

In India, people use mustard oil in regular everyday cooking whether for vegetables or curries. It’s ability to withstand very high temperatures without burning also make it suitable for frying and it’s common to see it being used in homes for frying pakodas or puris. 

Especially in winters, people in India also like to apply mustard oil on their skin after bathing as it moisturizes the skin and prevents dryness. It is also known as a healthy oil to be applied on hair to give them a strong and shiny texture. 

The way to check the purity of the oil is through it’s color which should be dark yellow almost brownish but a clear liquid. It’s smell should be pungent and the taste is strong such that when you cook vegetables in it you can enjoy the mustard flavor. It can be somewhat of an acquired taste for those who are not familiar to it. 

While driving through Punjab it is very common to see fields of yellow mustard along the highways and many small micro-plants that extract the oil from the mustard seeds either through a hot or cold pressed methods. Mustard oil is also quite affordable making it one of the more favorite with many households.

Remember Shahrukh Khan romancing Kajol in the vast expanse bejewelled with peppy yellow flowers? With Shahrukh Khan crooning “Tujhe Dekha To Ye Jana Sanam” sporting a cowboy attire and a disarming smile, DDLJ was our answer to the quintessential romanticism of the ’90s. For the knowledge of the newbies (read Generation Z) born much later, this classic song that almost became a love anthem for many years was shot in the mustard fields of Punjab!

The lush pastoral landscape of these golden yellow fields comes from the cultivation of different varieties of mustard plant (Brassica juncea, carinata or napus). The mustard seeds from the mustard plant are pressed to make mustard oil, which is a popular cooking medium in Indian kitchens.

Loaded with health benefits, mustard oil is used to dish out numerous delicacies and even illuminate diyas during many Indian rituals. Such is the popularity of mustard oil that it is hard to imagine life without a bottle of mustard oil in Indian households.

Mustard oil or, Sarson ka tel as it is commonly known in the local dialect, usually comes in two variants-

• Grade 1 Mustard Oil– Commonly known as Kachchi Ghani, this is the mustard oil in its purest form. The oil is extracted from the seeds by the cold press extraction method so that its natural properties, antioxidants and all essential oils are retained.

• Grade 2 Mustard Oil– Grade 2 mustard oil is obtained by pressing mustard seeds. It is not recommended for edible purposes and mostly used for therapeutic purposes.

Health benefits of mustard oil

Mustard oil contains good amounts of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids (MUFA and PUFA). It is also a rich source of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. Some health benefits of mustard oil are-

• Good for heart– Being a rich source of MUFA, it lowers your bad cholesterol, thus keeping a control on blood fat levels. Mustard oil is also rich in alpha-linolenic acid which lowers the risk of Ischemic Heart Disease.
• Good for skin– Mustard oil makes for excellent massage oil. It is loaded with Vitamin E, a nutrient that nourishes the skin. Newly born babies are massaged with warm mustard oil. However, mustard oil should be used in limited quantities as using it too much can cause irritation.

• Good for hair– Mustard oil contains beta carotene which is excellent for hair growth. Massaging warm mustard oil gently into the scalp activates blood circulation and prevents scalp infections.

• Good for cracked heels and brittle nails– Cracked heels and brittle nails can be treated by mixing the heated candle wax with an equal amount of mustard oil till it becomes a thick mixture. Fill in your cracked heels with this mixture before going to bed. Massaging your nails gently with mustard oil lubricates the nail bed and nourishes the nails.

How to use mustard oil

• For cooking– To temper its strong smell and pungency, it is recommended that you heat mustard oil to the smoking point and then cool it to the required temperature before you start with your cooking.
• For flavoring– It can be used as a flavouring agent by adding a few drops into the finely chopped salad.
• As a preservative– Because of its preservative qualities, mustard oil is an excellent base for chutneys and pickles.   

See the video below for a healthy salad using mustard oil. 

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Huile de moutarde 

L’huile de moutarde est une huile forte et piquante au parfum dérivé des graines de moutarde jaune. Cette huile est très populaire dans les cuisines de l’Inde du Nord depuis des centaines d’années. En Inde, on utilise l’huile de moutarde dans la cuisine de tous les jours, que ce soit pour les légumes ou les currys. Sa capacité à résister à des températures très élevées sans brûler la rend également apte à la friture et il est courant de la voir utiliser dans les foyers pour la friture de pakodas ou de puris. En particulier en hiver, les Indiens aiment également appliquer de l’huile de moutarde sur leur peau après le bain, car elle hydrate la peau et prévient le dessèchement.

Elle est également connu comme une huile saine à appliquer sur les cheveux pour leur donner une texture forte et brillante. La façon de vérifier la pureté de l’huile est sa couleur qui doit être jaune foncé, presque brunâtre mais liquide. Son odeur doit être piquante et son goût est fort, de sorte que lorsque vous y faites cuire des légumes, vous pouvez apprécier le goût de la moutarde. Cela peut être un goût acquis pour ceux qui ne le connaissent pas.

En traversant le Punjab, il est très courant de voir des champs de moutarde jaune le long des autoroutes et de nombreuses petites micro-plantes qui extraient l’huile des graines de moutarde par des méthodes pressées à chaud ou à froid. L’huile de moutarde est également très abordable, ce qui en fait l’un des produits les plus appréciés par de nombreux ménages.

Vous cherchez ou acheter de l’huile de moutarde en ligne? Nous offrons la livraison partout au Canada. Nous avons aussi de l’huile de moutarde biologique.