The speaker discusses the importance of choosing the right cooking oil for Indian cooking. They explain that refined oil, which is commonly used, is actually bad for health due to its high processing temperature, which destroys vitamins and minerals, and creates trans fats.
They advise against using olive oil for Indian cooking as it is expensive, prone to adulteration, and does not blend well with Indian recipes.
Instead, they recommend using traditional Indian oils such as mustard oil, coconut oil, sesame oil, and peanut oil, which are extracted using the Kachhi Ghani technique that preserves their natural properties.
The speaker also mentions that ghee (clarified butter) is a good option for cooking and has the highest smoking point, making it suitable for deep-frying. They emphasize the importance of using cold-pressed oils and ghee for a healthier lifestyle.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. More than 90% of people in India cook food in refined oil.
2. Refined oil is extracted using chemical solvents at high temperatures.
3. The high temperature used in refining oil destroys vitamins and minerals, breaks down essential fatty acids, and forms trans fats.
4. Refined oil is heated again at high temperatures to neutralize its taste and aroma.
5. Refined oil may contain preservatives and artificial sweeteners.
6. Olive oil is not suitable for Indian cooking due to its high cost, potential adulteration, and inability to blend well with Indian recipes.
7. Coconut oil has medium-chain fatty acids, which are beneficial for human health.
8. More than 1,500 studies have proven that coconut oil is one of the healthiest oils in the world.
9. People in Kerala and Tamil Nadu have been using coconut oil for centuries and have low rates of heart disease.
10. Mustard oil was banned in the US, Canada, and Europe due to a study on laboratory rats, but no adverse effects have been seen in humans.
11. Mustard oil is used in North and Eastern India, Bangladesh, and China and is a good source of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids.
12. Mustard oil has a high smoking point, making it suitable for deep frying.
13. Ghee (clarified butter) has the highest smoking point and can be reused for deep frying.
14. Ghee is not suitable for everyone, but it is considered a premium cooking oil in the US.
15. Different regions in India use different types of oil for cooking, such as coconut oil in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, mustard oil in Northern and Eastern India, and groundnut oil in Central India and Gujarat.
16. Cold-pressed oils, such as sesame oil, mustard oil, peanut oil, and coconut oil, are considered healthier options for Indian cooking.
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