Mesmara Cold Pressed Safflower Oil – Wood Pressed, Mild & Neutral Flavour

Mesmara Cold Pressed Safflower Oil — Discover a Traditional Deccan Cooking Oil

Safflower oil has been part of the cooking tradition of parts of Karnataka and Telangana for generations, yet many modern households have never tried it.

Mesmara Cold Pressed Safflower Oil is made from carefully selected safflower seeds and slowly extracted using a traditional wooden Chekku/Ghani.

Light in taste and naturally mild in flavour, it is an easy oil to introduce into your everyday cooking. Use it for dal, curries, vegetables, tadka, sautéing, roasting and baking without overpowering the flavours of your food.

If you already enjoy traditional Indian cooking oils, safflower oil is one more variety worth discovering.

What Is Safflower Oil?

Safflower oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the safflower plant (Carthamus tinctorius).

Safflower has been cultivated across parts of the Deccan region of India, including Karnataka and Telangana, and the oil has traditionally been used in some regional kitchens.

Today, many households are more familiar with groundnut, sunflower and other commonly available cooking oils. Safflower oil offers an opportunity to rediscover a traditional Indian oil with a naturally mild and neutral flavour.

A Traditional Oil From The Deccan

Safflower is not a new or unfamiliar oil to many families across the Deccan. In parts of Karnataka and Telangana, safflower has traditionally been grown as an oilseed crop and its oil has been used for cooking.

Depending on the region and language, safflower is known by different names, including Kusuma and Kusume.

Mesmara brings this traditional oil into the modern kitchen using a traditional wood-pressing process. The result is a simple, mild and versatile cooking oil that works well with everyday Indian food.

Never Tried Safflower Oil? Start With The Flavour

One of the easiest ways to discover safflower oil is simply to cook with it. Mesmara Safflower Oil has a naturally mild and neutral flavour, so it does not overpower the taste of your food.

If you enjoy cooking with oils that allow your vegetables, spices and other ingredients to remain the focus, safflower oil is worth trying. Start with one of your favourite everyday recipes and replace your usual cooking oil with Mesmara Safflower Oil.

Try it with:

• Dal and rice
• Vegetable curries
• Sambar
• Stir-fried vegetables
• Tadka
• Sautéed vegetables
• Roasting
• Baking
• Everyday Indian cooking

You may discover a traditional oil that feels surprisingly natural in your kitchen.

Why Choose Mesmara Safflower Oil?

• Cold pressed: Mesmara Safflower Oil is mechanically extracted from safflower seeds using a traditional pressing method.
• Wood pressed: The seeds are slowly pressed using a traditional wooden Chekku/Ghani.
• Made from safflower seeds: Mesmara Safflower Oil is made from safflower seeds without blending with other edible oils.
• Mild and neutral flavour: Its gentle flavour allows the natural taste of your food and spices to remain prominent.
• Versatile cooking oil: Use it for everyday cooking, tadka, sautéing, roasting, frying and baking.
• Minimally processed: The oil is minimally processed to retain its natural characteristics.

How Mesmara Safflower Oil Is Made

1. Selection of safflower seeds: Carefully selected safflower seeds are chosen for oil extraction.
2. Cleaning: The seeds are cleaned to remove unwanted impurities before pressing.
3. Traditional wood pressing: The cleaned safflower seeds are slowly pressed using a traditional wooden Chekku/Ghani.
4. Natural settling: The freshly pressed oil is allowed to settle naturally.
5. Hygienic packing: The settled oil is carefully packed and prepared for your kitchen.

What Does Safflower Oil Taste Like?

Mesmara Safflower Oil has a naturally mild and neutral flavour. Unlike strongly flavoured cooking oils, it does not dominate the taste of your dishes. This makes it suitable for everyday Indian cooking where you want the flavours of your vegetables, spices and other ingredients to remain the focus.

How To Use Safflower Oil

• Everyday cooking: Use Mesmara Safflower Oil for vegetables, curries, dals and other everyday Indian dishes.
• Tadka and tempering: Its mild flavour makes it suitable for tadka and tempering spices.
• Sautéing: Use it for sautéing vegetables, paneer and other ingredients.
• Frying: Safflower oil can be used for frying and other cooking methods where a mild, neutral-flavoured oil is preferred.
• Roasting: Suitable for roasting vegetables and other savoury dishes.
• Baking: Its mild flavour also works well in recipes where a neutral cooking oil is preferred.

Safflower Oil For Indian Cooking

Mesmara Safflower Oil is a versatile choice for Indian kitchens because its mild flavour allows traditional spices and ingredients to stand out. Use it for:

• Dal
• Vegetable curries
• Sambar
• Stir-fries
• Tadka
• Sautéing
• Roasting
• Frying
• Baking
• Marinades

Kusuma Oil – Safflower Oil

If you have heard the name Kusuma Oil or Kusume Oil and wondered what it is, it refers to safflower oil. Safflower is known by different names across India.

• English: Safflower
• Scientific Name: Carthamus tinctorius
• Telugu: Kusuma / Kusumalu
• Kannada: Kusume / Kusumba

The names may differ by region, but the oil comes from the seeds of the safflower plant.

Cold Pressed vs Refined Safflower Oil

Cold Pressed Safflower Oil:

• Extracted mechanically from safflower seeds
• Made using traditional pressing methods
• No chemical solvent extraction
• Naturally mild flavour
• Minimally processed
• Retains the natural characteristics of the seed

Refined Safflower Oil:

• Goes through additional refining processes
• Typically has a more neutral flavour
• Designed for a more standardized appearance and characteristics

Mesmara focuses on traditional mechanical extraction and minimal processing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is safflower oil?
Safflower oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the safflower plant, scientifically known as Carthamus tinctorius.

Is Mesmara Safflower Oil cold pressed?
Yes. Mesmara Safflower Oil is extracted using a traditional mechanical pressing method and wooden Chekku/Ghani.

Is Mesmara Safflower Oil wood pressed?
Yes. The safflower seeds are pressed using a traditional wooden Chekku/Ghani.

Does safflower oil have a strong taste?
No. Safflower oil is naturally mild and neutral in flavour, making it suitable for dishes where you do not want the cooking oil to dominate the taste.

Can I use safflower oil for everyday cooking?
Yes. Mesmara Safflower Oil can be used for everyday cooking, sautéing, tadka, roasting, frying and baking.

Can I use safflower oil for frying?
Yes. It can be used for frying and other cooking methods where a mild, neutral-flavoured oil is preferred.

Is Mesmara Safflower Oil refined?
No. Mesmara Safflower Oil is cold pressed and unrefined.

What are the ingredients?
Mesmara Safflower Oil is made from 100% safflower seeds.

Where is safflower oil traditionally used?
Safflower has traditionally been cultivated and used as an oilseed in parts of Karnataka, Telangana and other regions of the Deccan.

What is Kusuma Oil?
Kusuma Oil is a regional name used for safflower oil.

What sizes are available?
Mesmara Cold Pressed Safflower Oil is available in 1 Litre and 5 Litre packs.

Product At A Glance

• Product: Mesmara Cold Pressed Safflower Oil
• Scientific Name: Carthamus tinctorius
• Seed Used: Safflower Seeds
• Extraction: Cold Pressed
• Method: Wooden Chekku / Ghani
• Processing: Unrefined
• Flavour: Mild and Neutral
• Colour: Light Yellow
• Best For: Everyday Cooking, Tadka, Sautéing, Roasting, Frying and Baking
• Ingredients: 100% Safflower Seeds
• Traditional Region: Deccan, including parts of Karnataka and Telangana
• Regional Name: Kusuma / Kusume
• Available Sizes: 1 Litre and 5 Litre

A Traditional Oil, Made For Today's Kitchen

Mesmara combines traditional Indian oil-making practices with carefully selected ingredients and simple processing. We slowly press safflower seeds using a traditional wooden Chekku/Ghani and allow the oil to settle naturally before packing.

The result is a simple, mild and versatile cooking oil that can be used in everyday Indian kitchens. If you have never tried safflower oil before, this is a good place to start.

Discover Safflower. Discover A Traditional Indian Oil.

Pure. Traditional. Mesmara.