Oil
Cooking oil is a plant or animal liquid fat used in frying, baking, and other types of cooking. Oil allows higher cooking temperatures than water, making cooking faster and more flavorful, while likewise distributing heat, reducing burning and uneven cooking.
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General reference for identifying oil.
Cooking oil is a plant or animal liquid fat used in frying, baking, and other types of cooking. Oil allows higher cooking temperatures than water, making cooking faster and more flavorful, while likewise distributing heat, reducing burning and uneven cooking.
Used In Recipes
Aloo Gobi (Cauliflower Potato Curry)
Aloo GobiAloo Gobi (Cauliflower Potato Curry)Medium
- 2 to 3 tablespoons oil
Authentic Chana Masala (Chickpea Masala)
Chana MasalaAuthentic Chana Masala (Chickpea Masala)Medium
- 2 tablespoon oil (or as needed)
Basmati Rice Recipe, How to Cook Basmati Rice
How To Cook Basmati RiceBasmati Rice Recipe, How to Cook Basmati RiceMedium
- ½ teaspoon oil (or ghee (optional))
Butter Chicken (Indian Chicken Makhani)
Butter ChickenButter Chicken (Indian Chicken Makhani)Medium
- ¾ to 1 tablespoon oil
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Tikka MasalaChicken Tikka MasalaMedium
- 1 tablespoon oil ((mustard oil if you have))
- 3 tablespoons oil ((or ghee))
Chicken Vindaloo (Restaurant Style)
Chicken VindalooChicken Vindaloo (Restaurant Style)Medium
- 3 tablespoons oil ((I use coconut oil))
Chilli Paneer (Dry & Gravy)
Chilli PaneerChilli Paneer (Dry & Gravy)Medium
- 3 to 4 tablespoon oil ((as needed for shallow frying))
Green Moong Dal (Mung Bean Curry)
Green Moong DalGreen Moong Dal (Mung Bean Curry)Medium
- 1½ to 2 tablespoons oil (or ghee)
Kadai Paneer
Kadai PaneerKadai Paneer (Gravy)Medium
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 to 1½ tablespoon oil (or ghee (divided ½ + ½))
Malai Kofta (Restaurant Style)
Malai KoftaMalai Kofta (Restaurant Style)Medium
- 1½ tablespoon oil ( or ghee (45 ml))
- 2 cups oil to deep fry
Matar Paneer Recipe, How to Make Mutter Paneer
Matar PaneerMatar Paneer (Mutter Masala)Medium
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) oil
Palak Paneer (Spinach Paneer)
Palak PaneerPalak Paneer (Spinach Paneer)Medium
- 2 tablespoons oil ((or half oil & half butter))
Paneer Butter Masala
Paneer Butter MasalaPaneer Butter Masala (Restaurant Style)Medium
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) oil
Paneer Curry (Dhaba Style)
Paneer CurryPaneer Curry (Home Style)Medium
- 2 tablespoons oil (( + 1 tablespoon ghee - optional))
Paneer Tikka Masala
Paneer Tikka MasalaPaneer Tikka Masala (Sanjeev Kapoor)Medium
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 2 tablespoons oil ((divided 1 tbsp. + 1 tbsp.))
Paneer Tikka Recipe in Oven, Air Fryer, Stovetop
Paneer TikkaPaneer Tikka (Stove Top)Medium
- 1½ tablespoon oil ((preferably mustard oil))
Pulao Recipe | Veg Pulao | Vegetable Pulao | Pulav
Vegetable Pulao PulavPulao Recipe | Veg Pulao | Vegetable Pulao | PulavMedium
- 2 tablespoons oil (or ghee)
Samosa (Punjabi Potato Samosa)
SamosaSamosa (Punjabi Potato Samosa)Medium
- ¼ cup (60 ml) oil (or melted ghee)
- 1 tablespoon oil (or ghee)
Schezwan Paneer
Schezwan PaneerSchezwan PaneerMedium
- oil ( for deep frying)
- 1 to 1½ tablespoons oil ( for seasoning)
Schezwan Paneer
Schezwan PaneerSchezwan Paneer (Home Style)Medium
- oil ( for deep frying)
- 1 to 1½ tablespoons oil ( for seasoning)
Tandoori Chicken (Smoky Restaurant Style)
Tandoori ChickenTandoori Chicken (Smoky Restaurant Style)Medium
- 1½ tablespoon oil ((any or neutral oils like avocado/grapeseed/ refined coconut or use mustard oil))
- 1 to 2 tablespoon oil ((any or neutral oil or use mustard oil))
Veg Biryani | Vegetable Biryani
Veg BiryaniVeg Biryani | Vegetable BiryaniMedium
- 1½ to 2 tablespoons Oil ((or ghee))