Salteen Ingredient Knowledge Base
Groundnut Oil (Moongphali Tel)
मूँगफली का तेल
साफ तेल, साफ स्वाद — मूँगफली का तेल। Clean, high-heat, and mildly nutty — the frying oil behind Salteen's crispiest snacks.
Hindi Name
मूँगफली का तेल
Type
Oil
Origin
Varanasi, UP
Season
Year-Round
Taste
Mild and Nutty
Category
The Salteen Story
मूँगफली का तेल — कुरकुरेपन का राज़। The clean, high-heat oil that makes Salteen namkeen crisp and golden.
If mustard oil is the preservative and flavour oil for our pickles, groundnut oil is the frying oil for our namkeen. Its high smoke point, clean flavour, and mild nuttiness make it the ideal medium for deep-frying sev, bhujia, and banana chips without the oil flavour competing with the product's own masala.
At Salteen, we use quality groundnut oil sourced from UP processors who press peanuts without heavy chemical refining. The oil has a characteristic mild peanut aroma — subtle enough not to interfere with the spice profiles of our namkeen, but present enough to add a gentle background richness.
Frying temperature and oil quality are the two most critical factors in crispy namkeen. Our Varanasi production team monitors both obsessively — ensuring every batch of sev and bhujia comes out with the same golden colour and satisfying crunch.
The quality of namkeen is 50% the masala and 50% the oil and the frying technique. We take both equally seriously.
— Salteen, Varanasi OperationsTaste Profile
The Flavour of Groundnut Oil (Moongphali Tel)
Why It Matters
Health Benefits
Groundnut oil, when used at appropriate temperatures, provides healthy fats and Vitamin E while its high smoke point prevents oxidation during frying.
High Smoke Point
Groundnut oil's high smoke point (230°C+) means it doesn't oxidise and produce harmful compounds at frying temperatures.
Vitamin E
Rich in Vitamin E — a fat-soluble antioxidant that supports immune function and skin health.
Heart-Friendly Fats
Contains resveratrol — the same antioxidant compound found in red wine, associated with cardiovascular benefits.
Omega-6 Balance
Provides linoleic acid in a profile that complements the Omega-3 in mustard oil when both are used in a balanced diet.
Note: The above reflects traditional and general nutritional knowledge. Consult a healthcare professional for personal dietary advice.
Farm to Jar
Where It Comes From
🥜 UP Groundnut Processing
We source our groundnut oil from UP-based processors who work directly with peanut farmers in the region. The oil undergoes minimal processing — filtered and refined to a clean, stable frying oil without excessive chemical treatment that strips away natural beneficial compounds.
In Your Salteen Kitchen
Used In
Groundnut oil is the primary frying medium for Salteen's namkeen range — used for sev, bhujia, boondi, and all fried snack preparations. It is also used in our banana chip production.
In Brief
Quality groundnut oil from UP processors — the clean, high-smoke-point frying oil behind every golden, crispy Salteen namkeen.
— Salteen Ingredient Description