Question

Difference between gingelly and sesame oil

Answer 1

Varieties. There are many variations in the colour of sesame oil: cold-pressed sesame oil is pale yellow, while Indian sesame oil (gingelly or til oil) is golden, and East Asian sesame oils are commonly a dark brown colour. This dark colour and flavour are derived from roasted/toasted sesame seeds.

Answer 2

Gingelly oil vs. Sesame oil

Explanation:

Gingelly oil and sesame oil are both extracted from sesame seeds. The difference between them is in the process of extraction which gives them a distinct colour.

Sesame oil is extracted directly from raw sesame seeds in a cold extraction process. This oil is pale yellowish in colour. This oil is suitable for deep frying as it has a high smoking point.

Gingelly oil is also from raw sesame seeds, but the extraction process involves a slightly higher temperature. This oil is amber in colour. It is suitable for shallow frying and stir frying as it has a comparatively lower smoking point.

Dark Sesame oil is extracted from roasted sesame seeds. It is dark brown in colour. It has a very low smoking point and hence suitable to use as flavor enhancement in final stages of cooking or in salads.