Cold-pressed (chekku) oils from Madurai · Free shipping on orders above ₹1,999
Recipes, oil wisdom and stories from our chekku in Madurai.
Chekku oil is pressed slowly in a wooden press without heat or chemicals. Here is what actually happens inside the press and why the result tastes and behaves so differently from refined oil.
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Not sure whether that bottle in your kitchen is really cold pressed? These seven differences will help you tell in under a minute.
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Groundnut oil is the traditional frying oil of Tamil Nadu for good reason. Learn the right temperature, how many times you can reuse it, and how to keep snacks crisp.
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From pickles to pooja lamps, gingelly oil has a place in every corner of a Tamil household. Here are ten uses that have stood the test of time.
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The oil bath is one of the oldest self-care rituals in Tamil culture. A step-by-step guide, which oil to use, and the mistakes that leave your hair sticky.
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The old chekku method adds a fistful of Palm Jaggery to the sesame seeds. It is not for sweetness. Here is the practical reason behind the tradition.
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Coconut oil is one of the few oils that actually penetrates the hair shaft. A practical routine for dry, frizzy or thinning hair – and what not to expect.
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