mustard oil

• Aceite picante extraído de las semillas de mostaza, muy utilizado en la cocina, especialmente en la del sur de Asia, así como para masajes y con fines medicinales.

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.

   Aceite de mostaza

   • 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.

   aceite de mostaza

   • 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.