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செக்கு நல்லெண்ணெய்
Traditional Tamil nallennai, pressed slowly with palm jaggery the old way. It has a deep, rounded flavour. Use it for kuzhambu, idli podi and pickles, and for the weekly oil bath.
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Use it as the base for kara kuzhambu, vatha kuzhambu and puli kuzhambu. It brings out the tamarind and spices.
Drizzle over idli podi, or brush on dosa as it crisps.
The classic oil for mango, lemon and garlic pickles.
Warm slightly, massage into the head and body, wait 30–45 minutes, then wash off with shikakai or a mild cleanser.
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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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