Discover the ancient science of Mara Chekku and the mother's promise that brought it to life.
When Jyoti wanted only the purest oil for her children, she started with a small wooden oil press.
She refused to compromise. No heat, no chemicals, no shortcuts. Just the pure, unadulterated essence of nature, extracted the way our ancestors did for generations.
A small kitchen dream became Anavika.
In the pursuit of modern convenience, the world abandoned one of our most brilliant ancestral technologies: the wooden ghani, or Mara Chekku.
Industrial steel presses extract oil at high speeds, generating immense heat that strips seeds of their nutrients, antioxidants, and natural flavor. The Mara Chekku works differently.
By using a wooden pestle that rotates slowly—typically at just 14 rotations per minute—it ensures the temperature never exceeds 40°C. The wood naturally absorbs any trace heat, protecting the molecular integrity of the oil. It is a slow, quiet, and beautiful process that respects the ingredient.
Purity takes time. We don't rush perfection.
We handpick only the highest quality, mature seeds and nuts from certified organic farms.
Extracted using ancient wooden presses to prevent heat generation.
Allowed to settle naturally without chemical refining or bleaching.
Bottled with care to preserve every nutrient nature intended.
