5 Delicious Recipes Using Wooden Cold-Pressed Groundnut Oil

Wooden cold-pressed groundnut oil isn’t just a healthier choice—it’s a flavour booster. Thanks to its high smoke point and rich, nutty taste, this oil is perfect for Indian and international cooking. Whether you’re deep-frying, stir-frying, or even drizzling it over salads, wooden cold-pressed groundnut oil enhances both taste and nutrition.

Here are five delicious recipes to make the most of this golden elixir.

1. Crispy Groundnut Oil Bhajiyas

A tea-time classic, these deep-fried delights are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup gram flour
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 green chilli, chopped
• 1 tsp carom seeds
• ½ tsp turmeric
• Salt to taste
• 1 cup wooden cold-pressed groundnut oil (for frying)

Method:

1. Mix gram flour, onions, green chilli, carom seeds, turmeric, and salt in a bowl. Add water gradually to form a thick batter.
2. Heat groundnut oil in a deep pan. Drop small portions of the batter into the oil.
3. Fry until golden brown and crisp. Drain excess oil and serve hot with chutney.

2. Groundnut Oil Aloo Fry

A simple yet flavourful potato dish that pairs perfectly with rotis or dal-rice.

Ingredients:

• 3 potatoes, diced
• 2 tbsp wooden cold-pressed groundnut oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• ½ tsp red chilli powder
• Salt to taste

Method:

1. Heat groundnut oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
2. Add diced potatoes, red chilli powder, and salt. Stir well.
3. Cover and cook until the potatoes turn crispy. Serve hot.

3. South Indian Peanut Chutney

A nutty, spicy, and tangy chutney that goes well with dosa, idli, or rice.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup roasted peanuts
• 1 tbsp wooden cold-pressed groundnut oil
• 2 dried red chillies
• ½ tsp mustard seeds
• Salt to taste

Method:

1. Blend peanuts, red chillies, and salt with some water to make a smooth paste.
2. Heat groundnut oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
3. Pour the tempering over the chutney and mix well.

4. Groundnut Oil Masala Okra (Bhindi Fry)

Crispy, spiced okra made even better with the rich taste of wooden cold-pressed groundnut oil.

Ingredients:

• 250g okra (bhindi), sliced
• 2 tbsp wooden cold-pressed groundnut oil
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• ½ tsp red chilli powder
• Salt to taste

Method:

1. Heat groundnut oil in a pan and add sliced okra.
2. Stir-fry on medium heat for 3-4 minutes until it starts to soften.
3. Add turmeric, coriander powder, red chilli powder, and salt.
4. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the okra turns crispy.
5. Serve hot with chapatis or rice.

5. Groundnut Oil Jaggery Roti (Gul Poli)

A traditional Maharashtrian sweet roti, perfect for festivals or as a healthy treat.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• ½ cup jaggery, grated
• 1 tbsp wooden cold-pressed groundnut oil
• ½ tsp cardamom powder
• Water, as needed

Method:

1. In a bowl, mix whole wheat flour with a little water and knead into a soft dough.
2. Heat grated jaggery in a pan with groundnut oil. Stir until melted.
3. Add cardamom powder and mix well. Let it cool.
4. Roll out small portions of the dough, place some jaggery filling in the center, and seal.
5. Roll out again into rotis and cook on a tawa with a little groundnut oil.
6. Serve warm with a drizzle of ghee.

Wooden cold-pressed groundnut oil brings out the best in everyday cooking—whether you’re frying, sautéing, or making sweets. Try these recipes and enjoy the rich flavour and health benefits of this versatile oil.