Can we heat cold pressed oil during cooking?
Yes, most of these oils have high smoking point making it excellent for Indian cuisine high heat cooking. In-fact, these are the only oils used traditionally in Indian recipes.
Does cold pressed oil reduce oil consumption in the kitchen?
Yes, these oils have high density and are more viscous than Refined oil. On heating cold pressed oil, they expand and remain stable. Hence, the amount of oil required for saute, tadka, deep frying can be reduced. On an average, 40% reduction of oil consumption can be achieved by switching over to cold pressed oil.
Why does cold pressed oil foam during cooking?
As we do not add any anti-foaming agents to the oil, it might foam during cooking. This is completely natural and indicates the purity of the oil. Particularly, sesame oil foams a lot. A pea-sized tamarind thrown during heating the oil can help reduce foaming.
What is oil-pulling?
Oil pulling or Gandhusha is an ancient technique of detoxifying the body & improving oral health. It helps maintain oral hygiene and improve metabolism. Squish a spoonful of Coconut or Sesame oil in your mouth for 5-7 mins. Spit out the oil and rinse your mouth well.
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