Fats & rich · oil

Cold-pressed sesame oil

Also called gingelly oil, nallennai, til oil, light sesame oil

Light golden oil pressed from raw sesame seeds, mild and nutty rather than toasted; the everyday cooking oil of Tamil Nadu and Andhra cooking and for pickles.

VeganVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeContains: sesame

What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodPeanut oil

    Mild and nutty enough, but lacks the gentle sesame note.

  • T2 · GoodSunflower oil

    Neutral; the sesame flavour is lost.

  • T3 · In a pinchToasted sesame oil

    Far stronger and roasted; use a little topped up with neutral oil. (use 0.25× the amount)

Cook with Cold-pressed sesame oil