Cold Pressed Groundnut Oil (मूंगफली का तेल) | Raw & Unrefined | All Purpose Use

Cold-Pressed Groundnut Oil (Wood-Pressed / Kachi Ghani)

Pure, traditional, and made for everyday cooking

Extracted using the slow, wood-pressed (kachi ghani) method, Advait Living Cold-Pressed Groundnut Oil is made from carefully sourced groundnuts without the use of heat or chemicals. The result is an oil that retains its natural aroma, flavour, and nutritional integrity, just as it has been traditionally used in Indian kitchens.

At a Glance

• Wood-pressed (kachi ghani) extraction
• Made from farm-sourced groundnuts
• No refining, bleaching, or deodorising
• No additives or preservatives
• Naturally high smoke point
• Rich in monounsaturated fats (MUFA)

Why Choose Advait Living's Cold-Pressed Groundnut Oil?

Unlike refined oils that undergo multiple stages of chemical processing, this groundnut or peanut oil is extracted through slow mechanical pressing. This helps preserve the natural composition of the groundnuts, offering better flavour, stability, and overall quality.

Pressed in small batches, it maintains freshness and consistency while staying closer to its natural state.

Naturally Aromatic & Versatile:

With its warm, nutty aroma and balanced flavour, this oil blends easily into everyday cooking. It complements a wide range of dishes without overpowering them.

Best suited for:

• Sautéing and stir-frying
• Deep frying traditional snacks
• Tempering (tadka)
• Everyday Indian cooking

Cold-Pressed Groundnut Oil Nutritional Value (Per 100g)

Energy: 899 kcal
Total Fat: 100 g

• Saturated Fat: 22 g
• Monounsaturated Fat (MUFA): 44 g
• Polyunsaturated Fat (PUFA): 34 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g

Sodium: 9 mg
Iron: 5% DV
Vitamin E: 34% DV

Health Benefits of Cold-Pressed Groundnut Oil

1. Heat-Stable Cooking Medium

Groundnut oil contains approximately 20% saturated fats and up to 45% monounsaturated fats (MUFAs), which help maintain stability at higher cooking temperatures. This makes it a dependable choice for frying, sautéing, and regular cooking without breaking down quickly.

2. Naturally Rich in Beneficial Fats

It contains omega-9 (oleic acid) and omega-6 (linoleic acid), along with nutrients such as vitamin E, B vitamins, magnesium, and zinc, supporting a balanced, everyday diet.

3. Supports Balanced Fat Intake

Because of its high proportion of monounsaturated fats, groundnut oil is often used in heart-conscious diets. These fats are commonly associated with maintaining balanced cholesterol levels when consumed as part of a healthy lifestyle.

4. Natural Antioxidant Presence

Vitamin E and naturally occurring antioxidants help protect against oxidative stress and support overall nutritional balance.

5. Traditionally Used Beyond Cooking

Cold-pressed groundnut oil has also been traditionally used for skin nourishment and massage. Its natural composition helps moisturise and support the skin barrier.

Usage Note

For the best flavour and quality, it is recommended to use fresh oil for cooking. If reused, ensure it is properly strained and free from food particles.

Purity You Can Trust

Free from refining, bleaching, and deodorising processes, this oil retains what matters. Its natural flavour, composition, and integrity.

How Is Our Cold-Pressed Groundnut Oil Made?

Our cold-pressed groundnut oil is made through a traditional process that preserves the natural flavour, aroma, and nutrients of the groundnuts.

1. Farm-Sourced Groundnuts

The groundnuts used for our cold-pressed groundnut oil are sourced from our own farms and trusted partner farms that practice natural agriculture without chemical pesticides. The seeds are harvested at the right stage of maturity to ensure optimal oil yield and flavour.

2. Careful Seed Selection

After harvesting, the groundnuts are manually graded to select seeds with the right size, ripeness, and oil content. This step ensures that only high-quality peanuts are used to produce our cold-pressed peanut oil, contributing to its aroma and nutritional value.

3. Cleaning and Sorting

Before extraction, the seeds undergo a cleaning process to remove dust, stones, and other impurities. This step ensures that the finally extracted oil remains pure and free from contaminants.

4. Traditional Cold Pressing (Kachi Ghani Method)

The cleaned groundnuts are slow-pressed in a wooden ghani (chekku) at low RPM. This wood-pressed groundnut oil extraction process uses mechanical pressure rather than heat or chemical solvents. Because no external heat is applied, the oil retains its natural flavour, aroma, and nutrient profile.

5. Natural Sedimentation

After extraction, the raw oil is allowed to settle naturally for a few days. During this period, heavier particles and natural sediments sink to the bottom, allowing the oil to clarify without industrial processing.

6. Gentle Cheesecloth Filtration

Once sedimentation is complete, the oil is filtered through traditional cheesecloth. This removes residual particles while keeping the oil raw and minimally processed, preserving the natural characteristics of our cold-pressed groundnut oil.

7. Fresh Glass Bottling

The final cold-pressed peanut oil is packed in food-grade glass bottles to preserve freshness and prevent contamination. Glass packaging also helps protect the oil’s natural aroma and flavour, ensuring the oil reaches your kitchen in its purest form.

100% Farm-fresh Groundnuts

Glass Bottles: Our cold-pressed groundnut oil is packaged in high-quality glass bottles whenever logistics allow. This eco-friendly packaging preserves purity and is reusable. Local customers enjoy discounts on refills, contributing to a sustainable cycle.

Note: Glass is our first choice — always. However, our 1L glass bottles have been repeatedly broken in transit for outstation deliveries, and receiving damaged packaging is a worse experience than receiving plastic bottles. Until we have a transit-safe glass solution for the 1L size, outstation orders will be shipped in food-grade HDPE plastic. Local customers in Agra and New Delhi continue to receive glass. We'll update this as soon as that changes.

Sustainable Packaging: We're committed to sustainability. While our groundnut oil orders come in plastic-free packaging for local orders, outstation orders may include plastic bottles and/or bubble wrap for efficient shipping. We encourage you to reuse or return our packaging, reinforcing our dedication to a greener, healthier planet.

How to Use Cold-Pressed Groundnut Oil?

Advait Living cold-pressed groundnut oil is a versatile oil used not only for cooking but also for traditional skincare and wellness routines. Its natural aroma, balanced fat composition, and heat stability make it suitable for everyday use.

1. Everyday Cooking

Stir-Frying and Sautéing: Use our pure groundnut oil for sautéing vegetables, stir-fries, and tempering spices. Its natural heat stability helps maintain flavour while cooking.

Deep Frying: Due to its high smoke point, this oil is well-suited for frying snacks such as pakoras, pooris, samosas, and cutlets.

Traditional Indian Cooking: Groundnut oil is widely used in dishes such as poha, upma, chutneys, dal tadka, and vegetable stir-fries, where its mild, nutty flavour enhances the dish.

Salad Dressings and Marinades: Cold-pressed peanut oil can also be used in salad dressings, marinades, and sauces where a light nutty flavour is desired.

Baking and Savoury Dishes: It can replace refined vegetable oils in breads, savoury baking, and roasted dishes.

2. Skin and Body Care

Body Massage: Traditionally, cold-pressed groundnut oil has been used for body massage because of its moisturising fatty acids. It helps soften and nourish the skin.

Skin Moisturiser: A small amount can be applied to dry skin to help maintain the skin’s natural moisture barrier.

3. Hair Care

Scalp Nourishment: Apply a small amount to the scalp and gently massage. The oil helps condition the scalp and improve hair softness.

Hair Conditioning: Groundnut oil can also be applied lightly to the lengths of the hair to improve shine and manageability.

4. Traditional Infant Massage

In many households, cold-pressed peanut oil has long been used for infant massage due to its gentle texture and nourishing properties.

5. Traditional Household Uses

Seasoning Iron Cookware: Groundnut oil is sometimes used to season cast-iron cookware because of its stability at high temperatures.

Oil Pulling: Some people use small amounts of natural oils, such as groundnut oil, for oil pulling, a traditional oral care practice.

For households looking to buy raw, traditionally extracted groundnut oil online, Advait Living offers cold-pressed groundnut oil made using the traditional kachi ghani method.