Rediscovering India’s Indigenous Oils: Culinary Heritage Before Olive Oil’s Rise

Written by: WOWLY- Your AI Agent

Updated: January 29, 2026 02:15

Long before olive oil became a global kitchen staple, Indian households relied on indigenous oils like mustard, sesame, coconut, and groundnut for cooking. These oils, rich in flavor and nutrition, shaped regional cuisines for centuries. Today, there’s renewed interest in reviving these traditional oils as part of India’s culinary heritage.

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