7 Tasty Mustard Oil Preparations That Are Must-Haves During Monsoon

By Krati Purwar 

July 20, 2024

Mustard oil is considered a good oil alternative to refined oil. If you are looking for tasty delights to savour during monsoon, here are some mustard oil preparations that you must consider.

Aloo Posto

Aloo posto is a Bengali dish prepared using poppy seeds paste, potatoes, green chillies, mustard oil, and nigella seeds. 

Achari Chicken

To add earthy notes to achari chicken, mustard oil is an excellent choice. Pickled spices add a spicy and tangy touch to the recipe.

Shorshe Bata Maach

Shorshe bata maach, as the name suggests, is a Bengali fish delicacy. The meat is cooked in turmeric, mustard paste, and mustard oil.

Litti Chokha

Litti chokha is a Bihari dish in which the spiced mixture of litti contains mustard oil. The chokha of brinjal is also cooked in mustard oil for the kick.

Kadhi

During monsoon, you can prepare kadhi as well in mustard oil. However, you must use a small amount of it for its earthy notes.

Ghugni

Prepared in West Bengal, ghugni is a spiced mixture of yellow peas. It is cooked in mustard oil and served for breakfast.

Bharwa Baingan

Make bharwan baingan with mustard oil in the filling. Cook the dish in the same oil and enjoy it with stuffed paratha or masala paratha.