mustard oil

• Huile piquante extraite des graines de moutarde, largement utilisée en cuisine, notamment dans la cuisine sud-asiatique, ainsi que pour les massages et à des fins médicinales.

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.

   Huile de moutarde

   • 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.

   huile de moutarde (usage traditionnel)

   • 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.