Where to Buy Cold Pressed Sesame Oil in Jodhpur & Rajasthan — Pure Til Ka Tel
Rajasthan's desert cuisine uses sesame oil in ways most people don't expect — from ker sangri to til laddoo. Here's how to get genuine cold pressed til ka tel delivered to Jodhpur and across Rajasthan.
Jodhpur — the Blue City of Rajasthan — sits in the heart of the Thar Desert. Rajasthani cuisine is shaped by the desert environment: ingredients that store well, cooking methods that conserve water, and oils that can handle the region's extreme heat.
Sesame oil (til ka tel) has a specific and important role in Rajasthani cooking — particularly in sweets, festival foods, and the desert preparations that define the region's culinary identity.
Sesame Oil in Rajasthani Cuisine
Rajasthan's primary cooking oil is mustard oil — but sesame oil (til ka tel) appears throughout the cuisine in ways that are essential, not optional.
Ker Sangri — The iconic Rajasthani desert bean preparation uses sesame oil in the cooking. The oil's nutty flavour complements the dried beans and spices.
Til Laddoo — The sesame-jaggery sweet that is a Rajasthani staple, especially during Makar Sankranti. Cold pressed sesame oil gives the laddoo a richer, more authentic flavour.
Til Chikki — The sesame-jaggery brittle uses sesame oil in preparation. Cold pressed oil gives the most authentic result.
Gatte ki Sabzi — The chickpea flour dumpling curry sometimes uses sesame oil in the cooking. The oil's flavour adds depth to the dish.
Dal Baati Churma — The quintessential Rajasthani meal. While ghee is the traditional finishing oil, sesame oil is used in some preparations of the churma (sweet crumbled wheat).
Sesame Oil for Rajasthani Wellness
Cold pressed sesame oil has deep roots in Rajasthani Ayurvedic tradition:
Winter body massage — In Rajasthan's cold desert winters, sesame oil is the traditional warming massage oil. Its vata-pacifying properties are particularly valued in the dry desert climate.
Baby massage — Cold pressed sesame oil is the traditional oil for daily baby massage across North India including Rajasthan.
Hair care — Warm sesame oil massaged into the scalp is the traditional Rajasthani champi. The oil's warming properties are especially valued in the cold desert winters.
Why Cold Pressed Matters for Sesame Oil
The difference between cold pressed and refined sesame oil is significant:
| Cold Pressed (Dune Aura) | Refined | |
|---|---|---|
| Extraction temp | Below 45°C | 160–200°C |
| Sesamol & sesamin | Fully preserved | Significantly reduced |
| Natural aroma | Rich and nutty | Stripped by deodorisation |
| Vitamin E | Preserved | Mostly destroyed |
| Chemicals | None | Hexane, bleaching agents |
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Dune Aura — Cold Pressed Oils from Gurugram
Dune Aura manufactures cold pressed sesame, mustard, coconut, groundnut, soya, almond, and rice bran oils at DSS 53, Sector 9A Market, Gurugram 122001.
Order: duneaura.com/shop | Call: +91 99995 55242 Delivery to Jodhpur: 1–2 business days
Cold pressed til ka tel from ₹300 for 500ml. FSSAI certified, extracted below 45°C.
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