Cooking begins with oil, but that first splash in the pan can quietly shape your health. Many of us grab a bottle off the supermarket shelf without a second thought, assuming all cooking oils are more ...

For generations, mustard oil has been the soul of the Indian kitchen. From the pungent aroma of a fish curry in Bengal to the tempered tadka in North Indian households, mustard oil is more than just a ...

Indian cooking methods demand oils that can tolerate higher temperatures without breaking down. “For sautéing, tadka, and ...

Cooking oil looks simple, but it behaves like a chemical. Heat it too much, reuse it incorrectly, or pick the wrong oil for the wrong style of cooking, and it can quietly turn toxic, releasing ...

A seasoned chef talks about the importance of ghee and mustard oil in cooking, asserting they are healthy fats rich in nutrients.

In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium-high. Add shallot and cook, stirring often until softened, 3 minutes. Add bourbon and cook until slightly evaporated, 1 minute. Add mustard and brown sugar; ...