DESCRIPTION

In most Indian kitchens, sesame oil, also called gingelly oil or til ka tel, is not an everyday cooking oil but the one you reach for when a dish needs depth. It goes into the tadka for a sambar, the podi that gets mixed with idli, the pickle that has to last through summer, and the warm oil massage that many families still do on weekends. Greendumbells Wood-Pressed Sesame Oil is made for that kind of use, with the full, nutty character that sesame oil is supposed to have for regular cooking.

Our sesame oil is extracted from carefully selected sesame seeds using a slow wooden kolhu (chekku) press, with the temperature kept low throughout. Slow, low-heat pressing helps retain the natural aroma, golden colour and rich, toasty flavour of the seeds. It is not the pale, almost flavourless oil produced by high-heat industrial refining. There is no chemical refining, no bleaching and no deodorising step. What you get is sesame oil that smells and tastes like sesame, the way traditional wood-pressing has made it for generations.

Greendumbells sesame oil has a distinct taste, so a little goes a long way. It works especially well in South Indian cooking: tempering for sambar, rasam, kootu and poriyal, mixing with idli or dosa podi, and preparing traditional pickles and chutneys. It also suits stir-fries, marinades and salad dressings where a nutty note is welcome. Sesame oil is also a staple of Ayurvedic and home-care routines, from full-body abhyanga massage to scalp oiling and warm oil application for dry skin, especially in the cooler months.

Why Wood-Pressed Sesame Oil?

Most commercial sesame oil is produced with high-heat mechanical presses or solvent extraction, and is often refined to make it neutral and long-lasting. Wood-pressing is slower and yields less oil per batch, but it keeps the oil closer to its natural form. The result is a richer aroma, a deeper colour and a flavour that stands up to bold spices, which is what traditional recipes were built around. If your family has always used gingelly oil from the local ghani, this is the same idea in a clean, sealed, ready-to-order bottle from Greendumbells.

Why Buy from Greendumbells?

Greendumbells makes everyday staples in the traditional way, with simple, honest ingredients and no unnecessary processing. Each bottle of Greendumbells Wood-Pressed Sesame Oil is packed to keep the oil fresh and delivered to your door anywhere in India.

USES:

1. Tempering sambar, rasam, kootu, poriyal and other South Indian dishes.
2. Mixing with idli, dosa and rice podi.
3. Making traditional pickles and chutneys.
4. Stir-frying, marinating and dressing salads where a nutty flavour is wanted.
5. Full-body oil massage (abhyanga) and scalp oiling.
6. Moisturising dry skin, particularly in winter.

BENEFITS:

1. Wood-pressed at low temperature to retain natural aroma, colour and flavour.
2. No chemical refining, bleaching or deodorising.
3. Strong, authentic sesame taste, so you need less per dish.
4. Versatile for both cooking and traditional home-care routines.
5. Made and packed by Greendumbells, a brand focused on traditionally made staples.

SHELF LIFE:

Best used within 12 months from the date of packaging. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat. Keep the cap tightly closed after each use. Natural sediment or slight cloudiness at cooler temperatures is normal and does not affect quality.

FAQs

What is Greendumbells wood-pressed sesame oil?

It is gingelly (til) oil extracted from sesame seeds using a slow wooden kolhu press at low temperature, with no chemical refining, bleaching or deodorising.

Which sizes are available?

Greendumbells Sesame Oil comes in 1 litre bottles.

Can I use it for both cooking and massage?

Yes. It is traditionally used for South Indian cooking and for body and scalp oil massage. Many households keep a separate bottle for each purpose.

How should I store it?

Keep it in a cool, dry place away from sunlight, with the cap closed tightly. Use within 12 months of packaging.