Mesmara Cold Pressed Niger Seed Oil – Verri Nuvvulu | Ramtil | Huchellu

If you've never heard of Niger Seed Oil, you're not alone. Niger is one of India's lesser-known traditional oilseeds, despite being cultivated and used across several parts of the country for generations. Known as Verri Nuvvulu in Telugu, Huchellu or Uchellu in Kannada, Karale or Karal in Marathi, Ramtil in Hindi and Payellu in Tamil, Niger seed is traditionally used to make a distinctive, nutty cooking oil. Mesmara Cold Pressed Niger Seed Oil is made from Niger seeds using traditional cold-pressing methods, giving you an authentic way to discover this regional Indian oil.

What Is Niger Seed Oil?

Niger Seed Oil comes from the seeds of Guizotia abyssinica, a traditional oilseed crop grown in India and other parts of the world. The seeds are small and dark, with a naturally distinctive flavour. In India, Niger has traditionally been cultivated particularly in parts of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. The oil has a naturally pale golden-yellow appearance and a characteristic nutty flavour, making it an excellent oil to explore if you enjoy traditional Indian oils and want to bring something different to your kitchen.

Why Is It Called Verri Nuvvulu?

In Telugu, Niger seeds are commonly known as Verri Nuvvulu. Although the name contains "Nuvvulu", the Telugu word associated with sesame, Niger is not sesame; it comes from a completely different plant, Guizotia abyssinica. This is one reason the oil can be unfamiliar even to people who already know traditional sesame oils.

Other Names For Niger Seed

You may know this oil or seed by a completely different name depending on where you're from:

• Telugu: Verri Nuvvulu
• Kannada: Huchellu / Uchellu
• Marathi: Karale / Karal
• Hindi: Ramtil / Ram Til
• Tamil: Payellu
• Odia: Alashi
• English: Niger Seed / Niger Seed Oil

So if you've been searching for Verri Nuvvula Nune, Ramtil Oil, Huchellu Oil or Niger Seed Oil, you're looking at the same traditional oilseed.

Why Choose Mesmara Niger Seed Oil?

• Made from Niger seeds (Guizotia abyssinica)
• Traditionally cold pressed
• Naturally nutty flavour
• Pale golden-yellow colour
• Suitable for traditional Indian cooking
• A distinctive alternative to more familiar everyday cooking oils

How To Use Niger Seed Oil

Cooking: Use it for everyday cooking when you want its distinctive nutty character to complement your food.

Tadka & Tempering: Use Niger oil for tempering spices, dals and vegetables to add a subtle nutty note.

Sautéing: Ideal for sautéing vegetables and other everyday preparations.

Traditional Recipes: Explore Niger oil in regional Indian recipes where traditional seed oils are used.

Pickles & Chutneys: Its distinctive flavour can also complement traditional pickles, chutneys and spice-based preparations.

What Does Niger Oil Taste Like?

Niger Seed Oil has a naturally distinctive, nutty flavour, different from the familiar flavour profile of groundnut, sunflower, coconut or sesame oil. That makes it particularly interesting for people who enjoy traditional regional foods and want to discover something new. Start by using it in one or two familiar recipes and gradually explore more.

Niger Oil vs. Other Mesmara Cooking Oils

• Groundnut Oil: Rich, familiar peanut flavour, a popular choice for everyday Indian cooking.
• Sunflower Oil: Milder flavour that works easily across a wide range of dishes.
• Sesame Oil: Distinctive sesame character, especially popular in traditional South Indian cooking and pickles.
• Niger Seed Oil: A distinctive regional oil with its own nutty flavour and culinary identity.

Each oil brings something different to the kitchen. Niger Seed Oil is for those who want to discover a traditional oil that's less familiar but full of character.

From A Traditional Seed To Your Kitchen

Niger has long been an important oilseed crop for farming communities in several parts of India, particularly associated with traditional agriculture in central and southern India. Mesmara brings this lesser-known traditional oil to modern kitchens so more people can discover the flavour and culinary heritage of Niger seed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Niger Seed Oil called in Telugu?
It's commonly known as Verri Nuvvula Nune (వెర్రి నువ్వుల నూనె) in Telugu.

What is Ramtil Oil?
Ramtil Oil is another name for Niger Seed Oil, particularly used in Hindi-speaking regions.

Is Niger Seed the same as sesame?
No. Despite the Telugu name Verri Nuvvulu, Niger seed is not sesame. Niger comes from Guizotia abyssinica, while sesame comes from Sesamum indicum.

What does Niger Seed Oil taste like?
It has a distinctive nutty flavour, different from more familiar oils such as sunflower, groundnut and sesame.

Can I use it every day?
Yes, it can be incorporated into everyday cooking as part of a varied diet. Use it according to your personal cooking preferences and the instructions on the product label.

Why haven't I heard of Niger Seed Oil before?
Niger is a regional oilseed and its use is concentrated in particular parts of India. Different regions also use different names for the seed and oil, so it's not as widely recognised nationally as groundnut, sunflower or sesame oil.

Product At A Glance

• Product: Mesmara Cold Pressed Niger Seed Oil
• Botanical Name: Guizotia abyssinica
• Also Known As: Verri Nuvvula Nune, Ramtil Oil, Huchellu Oil, Karale Oil, Payellu Oil
• Oil Type: Cold pressed cooking oil
• Flavour: Distinctive nutty
• Colour: Naturally pale golden yellow
• Uses: Cooking, tadka, sautéing & traditional recipes
• Available Sizes: 200 ml, 500 ml, 1 litre

India has a remarkable tradition of extracting oils from different seeds, yet many of these regional oils remain unfamiliar outside their home states. Whether you know it as Verri Nuvvulu, Ramtil, Huchellu, Karale or Payellu, Mesmara Niger Seed Oil gives you an opportunity to discover a traditional Indian oil with a distinctive nutty flavour.

MESMARA – Traditional Seed. Traditional Oil. Distinctive Flavour.