Grown in Mediterranean region, dil plant is the source of dil seeds that are used for extraction of herbal oil. This fragrant oil has distinctively nutty flavor. Due to its high smoke point, offered oil is suitable for sauteing and frying purpose. Dil seed oil is loaded with polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids that are effective for ensuring salubrious condition of cardiac health. This oil is also considered as a good source of vitamins like A and C. In culinary arena, seed oil of dil is used as an integral part of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes.