From Sizzle to Serve: Delicious Dishes You Can Make with Puress Mustard Oil

 

Mustard oil, with its distinct pungent flavor and vibrant yellow hue, is a culinary staple in many parts of the world. It is especially beloved in South Asian cuisine, where its bold flavor elevates everyday dishes to something truly special. Puress Mustard Oil, a cold-pressed, 100% pure mustard oil, is perfect for those who want to enjoy the rich taste of mustard oil while also reaping its numerous health benefits.

From traditional curries to crisp, golden fritters, Puress Mustard Oil can be used in a variety of recipes. Its high smoke point makes it ideal for frying, while its peppery punch adds depth to marinades and dressings. In this blog, we’ll explore a range of delicious dishes you can create using Puress Mustard Oil.

1. Aloo Posto (Potatoes with Poppy Seeds)

A Bengali classic, Aloo Posto is a simple yet flavor-packed dish that showcases the magic of mustard oil. The earthy flavors of poppy seeds combined with mustard oil create a comforting, hearty meal.

Ingredients:

- 4 medium potatoes, cubed

- 3 tbsp poppy seeds (soaked for 1 hour)

- 2 green chilies

- 2 tbsp Puress Mustard Oil

- ½ tsp nigella seeds (kalonji)

- Salt to taste

- ½ cup water

Instructions:

1. Grind the soaked poppy seeds and green chilies into a paste.
2. Heat Puress Mustard Oil in a pan and add nigella seeds.
3. Add the cubed potatoes and sauté until golden brown.
4. Stir in the poppy seed paste and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Add water and salt, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are tender.
6. Serve with steamed rice or roti.

2. Sarson Ka Saag (Mustard Greens Curry)

Sarson Ka Saag is a traditional North Indian dish made with mustard greens and a mix of leafy vegetables. Puress Mustard Oil enhances the mustard greens' natural flavor, making this dish a must-try for winter months.

Ingredients:

- 4 cups mustard greens (sarson), chopped

- 2 cups spinach (palak), chopped

- 1 cup bathua (chenopodium), chopped

- 1 medium onion, finely chopped

- 2 tomatoes, chopped

- 2 green chilies

- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

- 3 tbsp Puress Mustard Oil

- 2 tbsp maize flour (makki ka atta)

- Salt and red chili powder to taste

Instructions:

1. Boil the mustard greens, spinach, and bathua with a little water until soft. Blend into a coarse paste.
2. Heat Puress Mustard Oil in a pan, add onions, and sauté until golden.
3. Add ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, and tomatoes, and cook until the tomatoes soften.
4. Stir in the blended greens and maize flour. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Season with salt and red chili powder, and serve with Makki Ki Roti (cornmeal flatbread).

3. Bengali Fish Fry

This crispy, spicy fish fry is a street food favorite in Kolkata. Puress Mustard Oil’s high smoking point makes it ideal for frying the fish to perfection, while also adding an authentic mustard flavor. 

Ingredients:

- 4 pieces of firm white fish (like Rohu or Bhetki)

- 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

- 1 tsp turmeric powder

- 1 tsp red chili powder

- ½ tsp garam masala

- 2 tbsp lemon juice

- ½ cup breadcrumbs

- ½ cup gram flour (besan)

- Salt to taste

- Puress Mustard Oil for deep frying

Instructions:

1. Marinate the fish with ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, chili powder, garam masala, lemon juice, and salt for 30 minutes.
2. Coat the marinated fish in breadcrumbs mixed with gram flour.
3. Heat Puress Mustard Oil in a pan and deep fry the fish pieces until golden brown and crispy.
4. Serve hot with a side of onion rings and green chutney.

4. Achari Chicken (Pickle-Style Chicken Curry)

Achari Chicken is a tangy, spicy dish flavored with pickling spices and mustard oil. Puress Mustard Oil gives the chicken a rich, tangy aroma and taste, making it a favorite for any gathering.

Ingredients:

- 500g chicken, cut into pieces

- 2 tbsp Puress Mustard Oil

- 1 tsp fennel seeds

- 1 tsp mustard seeds

- 1 tsp fenugreek seeds

- 2 onions, finely chopped

- 2 tomatoes, chopped

- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

- 1 tsp red chili powder

- 1 tsp turmeric powder

- 2 tbsp pickle masala (available at Indian stores)

- Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat Puress Mustard Oil in a pan and add fennel, mustard, and fenugreek seeds. Let them crackle.
2. Add onions and sauté until golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook until fragrant.
3. Stir in tomatoes, chili powder, turmeric, and pickle masala. Cook until the tomatoes break down.
4. Add the chicken pieces and cook until the chicken is browned and coated in the masala.
5. Cover and cook until the chicken is tender. Serve hot with naan or rice.

5. Kachumber Salad with Mustard Oil Dressing

For a light, refreshing dish, a Kachumber salad is a great way to incorporate Puress Mustard Oil into your diet. The dressing, made with mustard oil, adds a zingy punch that elevates the simple cucumber-tomato salad.

Ingredients:

- 1 cucumber, finely chopped

- 2 tomatoes, finely chopped

- 1 onion, finely chopped

- 1 green chili, chopped

- 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped

- 2 tbsp Puress Mustard Oil

- 1 tbsp lemon juice

- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, onion, green chili, and coriander.
2. In a small jar, mix Puress Mustard Oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the mustard oil dressing over the salad and toss well.
4. Serve as a side dish or a refreshing snack.

6. Punjabi Kadhi Pakora (Yogurt Curry with Fried Dumplings)

Kadhi Pakora is a tangy yogurt-based curry with gram flour fritters. Puress Mustard Oil adds depth to both the pakoras (fritters) and the kadhi, giving this dish an extra layer of flavor.

Ingredients:

  - For the kadhi:

  - 2 cups yogurt

  - 4 tbsp gram flour (besan)

  - 1 tsp turmeric

  - 1 tsp red chili powder

  - Salt to taste

  - 2 tbsp Puress Mustard Oil

  - 1 tsp mustard seeds

  - 2 dried red chilies

 

- For the pakoras:

  - 1 cup gram flour (besan)

  - 1 onion, chopped

  - 1 tsp cumin seeds

  - Salt to taste

  - Puress Mustard Oil for frying

Instructions:

1. For the pakoras, mix gram flour, onions, cumin seeds, and salt with a little water to form a thick batter. Deep fry spoonfuls of the batter in hot Puress Mustard Oil until golden.
2. Whisk yogurt, gram flour, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt together with 4 cups of water.
3. Heat Puress Mustard Oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and dried red chilies, and then pour in the yogurt mixture. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Add the fried pakoras to the kadhi and cook for another 5 minutes. Serve with steamed rice or chapati.

Puress Mustard Oil is a versatile cooking oil that can be used in a wide range of dishes, from traditional Indian curries to light, refreshing salads. Its bold flavor and numerous health benefits make it an essential addition to any kitchen. Whether you’re frying, sautéing, or making a dressing, Puress Mustard Oil brings an authentic and rich taste to your meals. Try these recipes and experience the unique flavors of mustard oil in your daily cooking!