Deepavali 2026: Best Cold-Pressed Oils for Sweets, Snacks & Festive Cooking
Planning your Deepavali menu? Discover how cold-pressed groundnut, coconut and sesame oils fit traditional sweets, chakli, kodubale, nippattu, murukku and other festive foods.
Choosing oils for your Deepavali kitchen
Deepavali is a time for family gatherings, festive meals, homemade sweets and savoury snacks. From chakli and kodubale to nippattu, murukku and other family favourites, many Deepavali preparations involve frying or recipes where the choice of cooking oil can influence the final flavour.
Instead of choosing one oil for every dish, consider the recipe, cooking method and flavour you want. Cold-pressed groundnut, coconut and sesame oils each have their own place in a festive kitchen.
Which oil is best for Deepavali cooking?
There is no single oil that is best for every Deepavali recipe. Groundnut oil can be a practical choice for many savoury and fried preparations, while coconut and sesame oils can be chosen for dishes where their distinctive flavours complement the recipe.
Groundnut oil for chakli, kodubale, nippattu and savoury snacks
Deepavali snack preparation often includes fried savouries such as chakli, kodubale, nippattu, murukku and mixture.
Cold-pressed groundnut oil is a versatile option for many such preparations. Its characteristic flavour works well with a variety of savoury foods and makes it useful when your festive menu includes several different fried snacks.
If you are preparing multiple batches of traditional snacks, groundnut oil is one option to consider based on the recipe and desired flavour.
Coconut oil for selected sweets and traditional dishes
Coconut oil has a distinctive aroma and taste, so it is best used where that character complements the recipe.
For selected sweets and regional preparations that already use coconut or pair naturally with its flavour, cold-pressed coconut oil can be considered as part of your Deepavali kitchen.
Sesame oil for recipes where its flavour belongs
Sesame oil has a characteristic flavour and a long place in South Indian cooking.
Rather than using it as a replacement in every recipe, choose cold-pressed sesame oil for preparations where its flavour complements the other ingredients.
Choosing oil for popular Deepavali snacks
Different snacks have different recipes, so always follow the preparation method and frying requirements of the dish.
For common festive savouries:
- Chakli — groundnut oil is one option for frying - Kodubale — groundnut oil can suit this savoury preparation - Nippattu — consider groundnut oil where it suits your recipe - Murukku — groundnut oil is one option for frying - Mixture and savoury snacks — choose according to the ingredients, frying method and desired flavour
The important point is not to select an oil simply because it is Deepavali. Match the oil to the food you are preparing.
What about oil for Deepavali sweets?
Not every sweet requires the same cooking fat or oil.
Some traditional sweets use ghee, while others may use oil or contain coconut, sesame or groundnuts as part of the preparation. Follow the traditional recipe rather than replacing ingredients simply to use one type of oil.
Where a recipe calls for cooking oil, consider whether groundnut, coconut or sesame complements the flavour of the sweet.
Traditional oils for a traditional festival
Deepavali recipes are often passed through families from one generation to another. Traditional oil-making methods can also be part of that connection to older food practices.
At Sarvashreshta Organics, we focus on traditionally prepared cold-pressed oils, including oils produced using our wooden bull-driven extraction process.
If you are curious about how this traditional process works, explore our guide to bull-driven cold-pressed oils.
Plan your Deepavali oil shopping
Planning the menu before buying your cooking oils can help you choose according to what you are actually preparing.
Cold-Pressed Groundnut Oil
Consider groundnut oil for many savoury preparations, traditional fried snacks and everyday festive cooking.
Explore our Cold-Pressed Groundnut Oil.
Cold-Pressed Coconut Oil
Choose coconut oil for preparations where its natural aroma and flavour complement the recipe.
Explore our Cold-Pressed Coconut Oil.
Cold-Pressed Sesame Oil
Consider sesame oil for dishes where its distinctive flavour is traditionally appropriate or complements the ingredients.
Explore our Cold-Pressed Sesame Oil.
Frequently asked questions about Deepavali cooking oils
Which oil can I use for Deepavali snacks?
The choice depends on the snack and recipe. Groundnut oil is one option for many fried savoury preparations such as chakli, kodubale, nippattu and murukku.
Which oil can I use for chakli?
Groundnut oil can be considered for frying chakli. Follow your recipe's preparation method and appropriate frying temperature.
Can I use cold-pressed groundnut oil for Deepavali cooking?
Cold-pressed groundnut oil can be used for many preparations where groundnut oil suits the recipe, including a range of savoury and fried foods.
Which oil can I use for kodubale and nippattu?
Groundnut oil is one option for fried Karnataka snacks such as kodubale and nippattu. Choose according to your recipe and preferred flavour.
Which oil should I use for Deepavali sweets?
There is no single oil for all Deepavali sweets. Some traditional recipes use ghee, while others use oil. Where a recipe calls for cooking oil, choose an oil whose flavour and cooking characteristics suit that particular preparation.
What is bull-driven cold-pressed oil?
Bull-driven oil extraction is a traditional method where bull power operates a wooden extraction setup. Sarvashreshta Organics uses traditional oil-making methods, and you can learn more in our guide to bull-driven cold-pressed oils.
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