Our Story
Bringing the ancient art of Mara Chekku to modern Indian kitchens — pure, traditional, and made with love in Chennai.
From a Small Village Press to Your Kitchen
Minaliya was born from a simple belief — that every Indian family deserves access to pure, chemical-free cooking oil. In a world where refined oils dominate supermarket shelves, we chose to revive the traditional Mara Chekku method that has been the backbone of South Indian cooking for centuries.
Our journey started in Chennai, Tamil Nadu — where we set up our wooden press unit with a commitment to zero chemicals, zero heat damage, and zero compromise on quality. We source premium seeds directly from trusted Indian farms and extract every drop at temperatures below 50°C.
Today, Minaliya oils are loved by over 10,000 families across India — families who have tasted the difference that purity makes. Every bottle we deliver carries the same promise: authentic taste, real nutrition, and the warmth of tradition.
Our Mission
To make pure, traditionally-extracted cold pressed oils accessible to every Indian household — replacing chemical-laden refined oils with healthier, authentic alternatives that our ancestors trusted for generations.
Our Vision
To become India's most trusted cold pressed oil brand — known for uncompromising purity, sustainable sourcing, and a deep respect for the traditional oil-making heritage of South India.
What We Stand For
Every decision we make is guided by our core values — purity, community, quality, and health.
100% Pure
No chemicals, no preservatives, no blending — just pure oil extracted from premium seeds.
Community First
We work directly with local farmers in Tamil Nadu, ensuring fair prices and sustainable practices.
Quality Assured
Every batch is tested for purity and quality. FSSAI approved and lab-verified.
Health Focused
Our oils retain all natural nutrients — Vitamin E, Omega fatty acids, and antioxidants.
Our Traditional Process
From seed to bottle — a time-honored process that has been trusted for generations across Tamil Nadu.
Seed Selection
Premium quality seeds sourced directly from trusted Indian farms. Every batch is hand-inspected for freshness and purity.
Wooden Press Extraction
Seeds are slowly crushed in traditional Mara Chekku (wooden press) at temperatures below 50°C, preserving all natural nutrients.
Natural Filtration
The extracted oil is naturally filtered without any chemical processing — no bleaching, no deodorizing, no refining.
Fresh Bottling
Filtered oil is bottled fresh in food-grade containers to lock in the natural aroma, flavor, and nutritional value.
Delivered to Home
Carefully packaged and delivered to your doorstep across India. From our press to your kitchen — fresh and pure.
Ready to Taste the Difference?
Join thousands of families who have switched to pure, traditional cold pressed oils. Your kitchen deserves the best.
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