I have read that Indian cooks use completely different types of oils compared to western countries. Do you have a list of different oils used in Indian food?
Thank you for all the great information Vnisha. I have never even heard of some of the oils you mention. Do you know whether or not you can buy them in the states?
Some of the commonly used cooking oils in India are: mustard oil, coconut oil, soyabean oil,sunflower oil, peanuts oil,almond oil. sesame oil. Indian food is very oily and spicy. You can buy most of these oils in Indian stores.
If I ever cook, I use only olive oil. But I would love to try some of the oils that Vnisha has mentioned here. What does mustard oil taste like?
Personally, I love mustard oil, but it is impossible to get where I am. I also love ghee, which I just mentioned in another thread. It is a form of clarified lard, which is great for cooking. It tenderizes meat, and really helps to seal spices and flavor to meat in curries.
