By Aditi Saraswat
April 20, 2026
Making mayonnaise at home without eggs is easier than you believe. With this simple and quick recipe, you can have a smooth, creamy spread that is perfect to use for sandwiches, dips, and salads.
½ cup milk 1 cup oil (neutral, like sunflower) 1 tsp vinegar or lemon juice 1 tsp sugar ½ tsp salt ½ tsp mustard paste or powder
In a glass jar or bowl, add milk, salt, sugar, and some mustard. Make sure the milk is at room temperature so it blends more easily and has a smooth consistency.
To this, pour the oil slowly into the jar in the milk mixture. Do not stir it yet, as the layer will help in achieving the correct consistency.
Put a hand blender at the bottom of the jar and blend slowly, without moving it much, to let the mixture emulsify properly.
As the mixture begins to thicken, slowly move the blender upward to mix everything evenly.
Now, add vinegar or lemon juice and blend again for a short span. This will add a bit of tanginess and will balance the flavour of the mayonnaise.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if required, and transfer the mayonnaise to a clean jar. Keep it in the refrigerator and use it whenever required.