6 Olive Oil for Cooking Benefits & Types You Need To Know

If you’ve ever stood in the grocery aisle, holding a bottle of olive oil and wondering, “Will this ruin my tadka?”—you’re not alone.
For years, Indian kitchens have relied on mustard oil, ghee, or sunflower oil. But olive oil is quietly entering the chat—and not just for salad dressings.

It promises better heart health, lighter meals, and that fancy “cold-pressed” label—but is it really built for bhindi fry or rajma?
Before you write it off (or commit fully), here’s what you actually need to know to make olive oil work for your everyday Indian cooking.