Groundnut Oil: The Best & Cheapest Cooking Oil for Indian Food, Outperforming Costly Imports
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Forget Expensive Foreign Oils: Groundnut Oil is the Best for Indian Cooking!
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News18•25-02-2026, 21:42
Forget Expensive Foreign Oils: Groundnut Oil is the Best for Indian Cooking!
•Groundnut oil, a traditional Indian cooking oil, is highlighted as superior to expensive foreign oils like olive oil for health and cooking.
•Its high 'smoking point' makes it ideal for Indian cooking methods like deep-frying and tempering, as it doesn't quickly become toxic when heated.
•Rich in 'monounsaturated fatty acids' (MUFA), groundnut oil helps reduce bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol, promoting heart health.
•Contains Vitamin E, which protects cells, enhances skin glow, and may help control blood sugar levels (Diabetes).
•Always choose 'cold-pressed' groundnut oil over refined versions to retain natural properties and avoid harmful chemicals; rotate oils for varied nutrients and avoid reheating used oil.