5 Ayurvedic Cooking Oils and When to Use Them

In every Indian kitchen, oil is not just a cooking medium — it’s a source of energy, flavor, and healing. But did you know that Ayurveda considers different oils suitable for different body types (doshas), seasons, and health conditions?

At Amृतायन Agro Mart, we believe in bringing back the ancient wisdom of conscious cooking. Let’s explore the 5 best Ayurvedic oils, their benefits, and how to use them wisely.

🌿 1. Mustard Oil (Sarson ka Tel)

Dosha: Best for Kapha and Vata types
Season: Ideal for winter
Taste: Sharp, pungent, slightly bitter

💡 Benefits:

Improves circulation and warms the body
Great for joint pain and stiffness
Natural antibacterial & antifungal
Supports digestion when used in tadkas

🍲 Use It For:

Frying puris, pakoras, and parathas
Cooking winter vegetables
Massaging (Abhyanga) to relieve stiffness

Our Amृतायन Mustard Oil is cold-pressed, unfiltered, and chemical-free — just like it was in your grandparents’ kitchen.

🥥 2. Coconut Oil

Dosha: Excellent for Pitta
Season: Best during summer
Taste: Sweet, cooling

💡 Benefits:

Soothes acidity and inflammation
Nourishes skin, hair, and digestion
Supports brain health and memory
Antibacterial and gut-friendly

🍲 Use It For:

South Indian cooking
Light stir-fries or sautéing
Oil pulling (gandusha) in oral care
Scalp massage or baby massage

Our Coconut Oil is extracted from fresh, sun-dried coconuts using a slow, cold-pressed method to retain nutrients and aroma.

🥜 3. Groundnut Oil (Mungfali Tel)

Dosha: Balancing for all doshas, especially Vata
Season: All-season use
Taste: Nutty, smooth, neutral

💡 Benefits:

Rich in Vitamin E and healthy fats
Supports heart health
Enhances flavor without overpowering the dish
Great for deep frying

🍲 Use It For:

Cooking sabzis, khichdi, or curries
Roasting and sautéing
Making traditional snacks like chakli or mathri

Our Groundnut Oil is wood-pressed and never refined — ensuring taste, aroma, and purity in every drop.

🌻 4. Sesame Oil (Til ka Tel)

Dosha: Best for Vata
Season: Excellent for cold or windy climates
Taste: Bitter, nutty, warming

💡 Benefits:

Lubricates joints and improves bone strength
Detoxifies the body in Abhyanga massage
Balances dry skin and nerves
Promotes deep relaxation

🍲 Use It For:

Tadka for dals and South Indian dishes
Homemade pickles
Daily oil massage or nasya

While not yet in our product line, we recommend keeping pure sesame oil in your home for its multi-use benefits.

🌻 5. Ghee (Clarified Butter)

Dosha: Balances all three doshas
Season: Ideal for all-year use, especially winter
Taste: Sweet, nourishing

💡 Benefits:

Improves digestion and absorption
Lubricates tissues and joints
Boosts immunity and mental clarity
Acts as a carrier for herbal medicine (in Ayurveda)

🍲 Use It For:

Tadka, chapati, halwa, khichdi
Ayurvedic detox (Panchakarma)
Eating with warm milk before bed

Our A2 Bilona Cow Ghee is made from curd, not cream, in small batches using Vedic methods — truly a superfood.

🧘‍♀️ How to Choose the Right Oil for You

Body Type	Best Oil	Avoid
Vata	Sesame, Groundnut	Dry/refined oils
Pitta	Coconut, Ghee	Mustard (too hot)
Kapha	Mustard, Sesame	Coconut (too cold)

When in doubt, rotate oils based on your climate, season, and dish. Nature has already provided the right oil for every situation — we just need to listen.