If you’ve ever switched from refined mustard oil to cold-pressed mustard oil, you may have noticed something instantly — a stronger aroma, a richer taste, and a deeper golden colour. This difference isn’t accidental. It comes from the way the oil is extracted and how much of the seed’s natural character is preserved during the process. Let’s understand why cold-pressed mustard oil tastes so distinct. 1. The Extraction Method Preserves Natural Compounds Cold-pressed mustard oi

Valentine's week has a way of making love look polished. Roses wrapped in cellophane. Chocolates are lined up in neat boxes. Emotions softened, rounded off, and made easier to digest. But love — the kind we recognise instinctively — is rarely subtle. Which is why, this Valentine's week, mustard oil comes to mind. Mustard oil is unmistakably Indian. It comes from our soil, our seasons, our way of cooking and living. Like us, it doesn’t believe in quiet introductions. It announ

Mustard oil isn’t just another cooking medium; it’s a flavour-builder. In dishes like baingan bharta or traditional Bengali fish curry, mustard oil doesn’t play a supporting role; it sets the foundation. Without it, the smokiness dulls, the spice loses its edge, and the dish no longer tastes the way it’s meant to. Here are five dishes that simply don’t feel complete without mustard oil, and substituting it compromises the dish's soul. This isn’t an exhaustive list, just a few

India’s freedom struggle is often remembered through marches, movements, and moments that changed the course of history. But some of its most meaningful acts of resistance happened quietly inside Indian homes, every single day. Long before independence was officially declared, it was already being practised. One of the most powerful ways Indians lived that freedom was through the Swadeshi Movement,  a movement that didn’t stop at public protest, but entered homes, kitchens, a

Learning goes far beyond textbooks. Recently, Puri Oil Mills Limited had the pleasure of turning its Damtal factory into a living classroom for a day. We welcomed students and faculty from Dhauladhar View Public School for an educational visit designed to offer young learners a first-hand look at how food manufacturing works—from raw mustard seeds to the final packaged bottle of oil. The visit was all about curiosity, discovery, and understanding how everyday kitchen staples

India’s harvest festivals may be separated by geography, language, and ritual, but they are deeply united by one simple truth: when the land gives, we gather — and we eat together . Lohri in the north, Pongal in the south, and Sankranti across large parts of the country arrive at the same moment in the agricultural calendar. They mark the end of winter, the harvesting of crops, and a collective pause to acknowledge nature, farmers, and abundance. And in every region, food bec

When people ask me what defines our approach to Corporate Social Responsibility, my answer is simple: we believe responsibility cannot be confined to a single cause. India is vast, layered, and complex, and so are its needs. If you have been following our journey, you would know that we have never believed in narrowing our lens too much. Instead, we strive to contribute meaningfully across various areas outlined in the CSR schedule—wherever our support can create a real, last

Every January, we make big promises. Eat clean. Save money. Cook more at home. And then February happens. But while humans quietly drop their resolutions somewhere between leftover cake and late-night snacks, mustard oil has been sticking to its goals for centuries. No vision board. No motivational podcast. Just pure follow-through. So this year, instead of asking what your resolutions are? Let’s ask mustard oil, that’s been quietly doing the right thing all along. Here are t

New Year celebrations are about coming together, sharing meals, and starting fresh with people and flavours we love. From family lunches to relaxed dinners with friends, food becomes the centre of every celebration. As we welcome the year ahead, choosing ingredients that bring both taste and trust to the table makes all the difference. Mustard oil has always been a part of Indian festive cooking, and it fits naturally into New Year celebrations. With its bold aroma and rich f