Groundnut oil is one of the most flavourful and versatile cooking oils in Indian kitchens. With its high smoke point, rich aroma and natural antioxidants, it enhances the taste of every dish. Here are the 10 best Indian recipes that taste even more amazing when cooked in pure groundnut oil.

1. Gujarati Sev Tameta Nu Shaak

Groundnut oil adds a rich aroma and balances the tanginess of tomatoes perfectly. Ideal for daily meals.

2. Poha (Batata Poha)

Using groundnut oil gives poha a fresh, nutty flavour that pairs beautifully with onions, potatoes and curry leaves.

3. Punjabi Aloo Paratha

Crispy, golden brown parathas cooked in groundnut oil stay soft longer and taste far more aromatic.

4. Dhokla & Khaman Tadka

Groundnut oil makes the perfect tadka for mustard seeds, green chillies and sesame seeds for Gujarati snacks.

5. South Indian Sambar

Just one spoon of groundnut oil enhances the overall flavour and combines well with roasted spices.

6. Sabudana Khichdi

This fasting-friendly recipe becomes even more delicious with pure groundnut oil as it prevents stickiness.

7. Vegetable Stir Fry

Crisp vegetables, ginger, garlic and little groundnut oil make a nutritious and colourful dish.

8. Masala Chole (Chickpea Curry)

A richer, deeper flavour emerges when chole masala is cooked in groundnut oil instead of refined oil.

9. Potato French Fries

Frying in groundnut oil gives fries a crisp texture while retaining more natural flavour.

10. Bhindi Fry (Okra Fry)

Okra becomes crisp, non-sticky and full of aroma when cooked with groundnut oil.

Whether you’re cooking daily meals, deep-frying snacks or making healthy tiffin recipes, groundnut oil brings out the best flavours in every dish.