In most kitchens, the choice of cooking fat is not just about health, it is about memory, taste, and habit. A spoon of ghee over dal carries nostalgia, while a drizzle of olive oil often signals a shift toward “modern” eating. But does modern automatically mean healthier? And is tradition always safe?The truth sits somewhere in between. The real question is not which oil wins, but which one fits better into Indian diets and lifestyles today.
