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Sharp, golden and pressed the old way in a wooden kohlu.
By Hammad Tariq · 6 November 2026 · 2 min read
Kachi ghani oil is pressed slowly in a wooden kohlu at low temperature, keeping its strong aroma and natural compounds.
Warm mustard oil is a traditional winter massage oil for adults and, in many families, for babies. Patch-test first.
Small-batch achaar in mustard oil and whole spices: mango, lemon, garlic, chilli, lasoora, carrot, karela, olive and mixed.
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