mustard oil

• Scharfes Öl, das aus Senfsamen gewonnen wird und vor allem in der südasiatischen Küche verwendet wird; es dient auch zur Massage und zu medizinischen Zwecken.

A pungent oil extracted from mustard seeds, commonly used in cooking, especially in South Asian cuisine, and also used for massage and medicinal purposes.

1. Cooking ingredientB1formal

   A pungent oil extracted from mustard seeds, commonly used in Indian and Bengali cuisine for frying and flavoring dishes.

   Senföl

   • She used mustard oil to fry the fish for the curry.
   • Mustard oil adds a distinct sharp flavor to pickles.
   • In many households, mustard oil is the preferred cooking medium.

2. Traditional remedyB2informal

   Used in traditional medicine for massage, hair care, and treating minor aches due to its warming properties.

   Hausmittel

   • My grandmother massaged my chest with warm mustard oil for the cough.
   • Mustard oil is often applied to the scalp to promote hair growth.
   • He rubbed mustard oil on his sore joints for relief.