Jiva Organic Sesame Oil 1L is a pure organic sesame oil pressed from unroasted sesame seeds — the light, nutty, high-smoke-point cooking oil widely used in South Indian cooking, particularly in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh where gingelly (sesame) oil is the traditional cooking fat. Available at Anoras Cash N Carry in Los Angeles.

Pure Organic Jiva Sesame Oil 1L South Indian Gingelly Oil

• Organic sesame (gingelly) oil — the traditional South Indian cooking fat for curries and tempering
• 1L bottle from Jiva Organic — certified organic sesame oil
• Light, nutty flavor with high smoke point for South Indian cooking and frying
• Jiva Organic — quality organic Indian food brand available at Anoras Cash N Carry, LA

How to Use

Use as the cooking oil for South Indian preparations including Chettinad curries, Tamil-style fish curry, and rice preparations. Essential in gingelly rice (ellu sadam), a South Indian dish where sesame oil is the defining flavor. Also used in South Indian pickles, tempering, and as a condiment drizzled on cooked rice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is sesame oil the same as gingelly oil? Yes — gingelly is the Tamil and South Indian term for sesame. The oil is the same product — pressed from sesame seeds with a characteristically light, nutty flavor distinct from dark roasted Asian sesame oil.

Is this the same as dark roasted sesame oil used in Chinese cooking? No — this is light sesame oil from unroasted seeds, used as a cooking oil. Dark Asian sesame oil is from roasted seeds and is used as a finishing condiment. They have very different flavors and uses.

What are the health properties associated with sesame oil? Sesame oil is rich in vitamin E, lignans (sesamin and sesamolin), and has a good balance of fatty acids. It is traditionally used in Ayurveda and valued in South Indian culinary tradition.

Allergen note: Contains sesame. Check label for the most current allergen information.