Oils – Arva Natura

Black Mustard Oil

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:32:20 +0000

Pressed from black mustard seeds, this is the oil that gives Bengali and North Indian food its characteristic bite. The pungency is the point — it mellows as it heats and leaves behind a depth nothing else quite reproduces.

Yellow Mustard Oil

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:32:20 +0000

Yellow mustard seed gives a gentler, rounder oil than black — the pungency is there but softer, which makes it an easier everyday choice for kitchens that want mustard character without the full bite.

White Sesame Oil

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:32:20 +0000

Pressed from white sesame seed, this is the lighter of our two sesame oils — nutty but restrained, and the one most South Indian kitchens keep for daily cooking, podis and tempering.

Black Sesame Oil

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:32:20 +0000

Black sesame gives a darker, more aromatic oil than white — warm and toasty, and the traditional base for pickles, festive preparations and anything that wants real depth.

Flax Seed Oil

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:32:20 +0000

Flax seed oil is a finishing oil, not a cooking one. Cold-pressed and bottled small, it is meant to be drizzled rather than heated — over salads, into smoothies, or stirred through food after it comes off the heat.

Almond Oil

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:32:20 +0000

Cold-pressed from almonds, this is a delicate oil with a light sweetness. Used sparingly in cooking, widely for wellness and traditional skin and hair care.

Olive Oil

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:32:20 +0000

A fruity, lightly peppery olive oil for salads, dressings and gentle cooking. Bottled in two sizes so you can keep a small one by the stove and a larger one in the pantry.

Coconut Oil

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:27:21 +0000

Pressed from dried coconut, this oil brings the sweet, distinctly coastal aroma that Kerala cooking is built on. Use it for thorans, fish curries, and anything that should taste of the coast.

Safflower Oil

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:27:20 +0000

Safflower — kardi — gives one of the lightest oils in the range. Mild enough to stay completely out of the way of a dish, which is exactly why kitchens across Gujarat and Maharashtra have used it for generations.

Cold-Pressed Groundnut Oil

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:27:19 +0000

Groundnut oil with a naturally pleasant aroma and distinctive nutty character, made from carefully selected groundnuts through traditional wooden pressing. The process is carried out in small batches, with attention to the natural qualities of the seeds and the character of the oil.

Its balanced flavour makes it a versatile choice for everyday Indian cooking, complementing spices, vegetables, dals and curries without overpowering the dish.

The oil is unrefined and made without added chemicals or preservatives, keeping the ingredient and its natural character at the centre.