Oil Pairing Secrets: What Oils Go Best With What Ingredients

Oil can be more than just a cooking medium — it can be the secret ingredient that makes a dish unforgettable. Just like wine pairing, the right oil can highlight flavors, balance spices, and even add health benefits. The wrong one? It can overwhelm or mute your food.

Here’s your guide to pairing Arkka’s cold-pressed oils with the right ingredients.

Sesame Oil + SpicesSesame oil’s nutty aroma is perfect for strong flavors. Add it to tadka with garlic, curry leaves, and dry red chillies. It deepens gravies and gives South Indian dishes their signature taste.

Mustard Oil + Leafy GreensThat punchy, sharp kick of mustard oil cuts through bitterness. Perfect for cooking sarson da saag, stir-frying spinach, or marinating fish.

Groundnut Oil + Fried FoodsGroundnut oil has a high smoke point, which makes it perfect for frying pakoras, pooris, and even bhajiyas. It keeps food crisp without soaking too much oil.

Coconut Oil + Sweet or Coastal DishesCold-pressed coconut oil shines in curries with tamarind or coconut milk. It also brings out sweetness in laddoos, halwas, and chutneys.

Sunflower Oil + Roasted VeggiesA light, neutral oil like sunflower pairs well with simple roasted veggies or stir-fried rice. It lets the ingredients shine without overpowering.

Flaxseed Oil + SaladsFlaxseed oil is delicate — never use it on high heat. Instead, drizzle over fresh salads, chutneys, or smoothie bowls for a dose of omega-3s.

Final Thought

Once you start treating oils like flavor partners, your cooking changes. With Arkka Oils, you’re not just adding fat to food — you’re elevating the whole dish.