5 Must-Try Indian Recipes Using Cold-Pressed Mustard Oil
Cold-pressed mustard oil is a kitchen treasure that not only brings a distinct flavor to your meals but also packs a punch of health benefits. Known for its sharp aroma, natural richness, and high smoking point, cold-pressed mustard oil is a staple in traditional Indian cooking. Among the most trusted names in this space is Puress Cold Pressed Mustard Oil, available exclusively at the Pluugin Store. If you're looking to elevate your cooking game with authentic Indian flavors, here are five must-try Indian recipes that make the most of this golden elixir.
1. Bengali Fish Curry (Shorshe Maach)
A quintessential Bengali dish, Shorshe Maach is a celebration of mustard in its purest form. Using Puress Cold Pressed Mustard Oil gives this dish an irresistible aroma and depth.
Ingredients:
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Rohu or Hilsa fish
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Mustard seeds
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Green chilies
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Turmeric powder
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Salt
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Puress Cold Pressed Mustard Oil
Method:
Marinate the fish with turmeric and salt. Fry it lightly in Puress Mustard Oil. Make a mustard paste with green chilies and mustard seeds. Cook this paste in mustard oil, add a splash of water, then slide in the fried fish. Simmer till the gravy thickens.
2. Aloo Posto (Potatoes in Poppy Seed Paste)
This classic vegetarian dish from Bengal becomes divine when cooked in cold-pressed mustard oil. The pungency complements the creaminess of poppy seed paste beautifully.
Ingredients:
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Potatoes
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Poppy seeds (posto)
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Green chilies
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Puress Cold Pressed Mustard Oil
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Salt
Method:
Soak and grind poppy seeds to a smooth paste. Heat Puress Mustard Oil, sauté chopped potatoes, and add the poppy seed paste with green chilies. Add salt and a little water. Cover and cook until the potatoes are soft and flavorful.
3. Sarson Ka Saag (Mustard Greens Curry)
A winter favorite from Punjab, Sarson Ka Saag is incomplete without mustard oil. The earthy, rich flavor of Puress Cold Pressed Mustard Oil balances the bitterness of the greens perfectly.
Ingredients:
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Mustard greens, spinach, and bathua
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Ginger, garlic, green chilies
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Cornmeal (makki ka atta)
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Puress Cold Pressed Mustard Oil
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Salt
Method:
Boil and blend the greens. In Puress Mustard Oil, prepare a tadka of garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Add the blended greens and cornmeal. Simmer until the saag reaches a creamy consistency.
4. Achari Paneer (Pickled Cottage Cheese)
Tangy, spicy, and aromatic, Achari Paneer gets its magic from a mix of pickling spices and the bold flavor of mustard oil.
Ingredients:
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Paneer (cottage cheese)
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Fennel, fenugreek, mustard seeds
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Yogurt
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Onion, garlic, ginger
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Puress Cold Pressed Mustard Oil
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Salt and turmeric
Method:
Sauté spices in Puress Mustard Oil to release their aroma. Add onion, ginger, garlic, and cook until golden. Mix in yogurt and stir well. Add paneer cubes and let them soak in the pickled gravy. Serve hot with roti or paratha.
5. Baingan Bharta (Smoky Mashed Eggplant)
A rustic dish popular across North India, Baingan Bharta gets a serious flavor boost from cold-pressed mustard oil.
Ingredients:
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Large eggplant
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Onion, tomatoes, green chilies
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Garlic
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Puress Cold Pressed Mustard Oil
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Salt
Method:
Roast the eggplant, peel and mash. In Puress Mustard Oil, sauté garlic, onion, tomatoes, and chilies until soft. Mix in the mashed eggplant and cook until the flavors meld. Serve with hot chapatis.
Whether you’re reviving your grandmother’s kitchen secrets or exploring Indian cooking for the first time, Puress Cold Pressed Mustard Oil brings the authenticity and health benefits you need. Find your bottle of golden goodness at the Pluugin Store, and start your journey into flavorful, wholesome Indian cuisine today.
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