Kachi ghani and cold-pressed mustard oil: what do they mean?

Kachi ghani mustard oil is made by pressing mustard seeds at a low temperature to extract their oil. If you have seen both “kachi ghani” and “cold-pressed” on a bottle, they describe the extraction process rather than a separate variety of mustard seed.

The seed still matters. Black mustard oil comes from black mustard seeds, while yellow mustard oil comes from yellow mustard seeds. The name on the front should help you understand which one you are buying. Turn the pack around as well. Read the ingredients, net quantity, packing details and best-before information.

For your kitchen, think about the dishes you make most often. Pickles, tadkas and marinades are familiar ways to use mustard oil. Follow your recipe and the instructions on the pack, and choose an edible oil intended for cooking.

Gharana offers cold-pressed mustard oil made from Rajasthani mustard seeds. Start with a 1 litre bottle if you want to try it in your usual meals before choosing a larger pack.