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செக்கு கடலை எண்ணெய்
Pressed from carefully selected peanuts with no added chemicals or preservatives. It has a naturally nutty aroma and a high smoke point, so it works for daily frying, sautéing and festive sweets.
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Size
Its high smoke point suits bajji, vadai, murukku and appalam.
A good all-rounder for sabzi, poriyal, kootu and rice dishes.
Use it for Deepavali snacks and sweets where a nutty depth helps.
Made from peanuts. Not suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy.
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Coconut oilfrom ₹238.74 | Sesame oilfrom ₹192.56 | Groundnut oilfrom ₹142.00 | |
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| Flavour | Mild, sweet coconut | Deep, nutty, faintly sweet | Nutty, roasted peanut |
| Colour | Water-clear | Golden-brown | Bright golden |
| Best heat level | Medium-heat cooking & tempering | Everyday sautéing & curries | High heat & deep frying |
| Texture | Light; solid when cold | Medium body | Medium body |
| Traditionally used for | Kerala & coastal Tamil kitchens, hair care | Tamil kuzhambu, pickles & oil bath | Everyday South Indian cooking & frying |
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