Description: Gingelly oil is also known as Indian Sesame oil. Gingelly oil has a low smoke point, so it can be used for stir-fried dishes and foods as it is slightly different from sesame oil. Sesame oil is one of the earliest-known crop-based oils, which is also edible and derived from sesame seeds. There are many variations in the colour of sesame oil: cold-pressed sesame oil is pale yellow, while Indian sesame oil (gingelly or til oil) is golden. East Asian sesame oils are commonly made with roasted/toasted sesame seeds, and are dark brown, with a different flavour.

Alternative Names: Gingelly oil | Til oil.

Value: With its various uses and health benefits, here are some things you can use this oil for such as - using it in stir-fries, as salad dressing, as a marinade for meats or fish, as a dip for bread or vegetables. It is composed of fatty acids such as linoleic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid etc. in small amounts.