Mustard Oil = கடுகு எண்ணெய் (kadugu ennai)
Kadugu (mustard) seeds are a popular ingredient in cooking, and the oil pressed from them is called “kadugu ennai” in Tamil, which simply means “mustard oil.” This oil features prominently in Tamil cuisine, adding its unique flavor to many dishes. While known by different names in other languages, “kadugu ennai” is the specific term used in Tamil for this flavorful oil.
