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Yes. Cold pressed (kachi ghani) yellow mustard oil is a traditional cooking oil, made by slowly pressing yellow mustard seeds without chemicals. It has a milder aroma and flavour than black mustard oil, so it suits everyday sabzis, parathas and tadka.

They come from different types of mustard seeds. Yellow mustard oil has a milder, rounder flavour and less pungency, which makes it easier for everyday cooking. Black mustard oil is sharper and more pungent and is loved for pickles and bold tadkas. Neither is simply better, so choose based on your preference.

Check the label for "cold pressed" or "kachi ghani," and that it is free from argemone oil, any harmful adulterant. Real mustard oil has a distinct pungent aroma. A bland smell or a very low price can suggest blending. Buy from brands like Pravek Naturals that are FSSAI approved and share batch details and always check the manufacturing date.

Cold pressed mustard oil has a smoke point of roughly 190 - 250°C. That comfortably covers tadka, sautéing and shallow frying and it can handle deep frying, which usually runs at 160 - 190°C. Stop heating once the oil starts to smoke and avoid reusing it many times.

Yes, in moderation. Mustard oil has a good balance of healthy fats, including plant-based omega-3 and cold pressed oil keeps more of its natural compounds than refined oil.