DESCRIPTION - This Urid Dal is a split and hulled Urid bean. It is creamy white in color and has a distinctive and delicious earthy flavor and aroma.

PREPARATION AND USE -
• Urid or Urad dal is widely used in South Indian cuisine, for example, to make batters for Vada, idlis and dosas.
• It is also used to season Indian dishes.
• Fried dal can be prepared by boiling the dal and seasoning it with tomato, garlic, ginger, and onion.
• It can be ground and used with rice flour to make chakli or murukku.

THE HEALTH BENEFITS -
• Improves Digestion. Black gram, or Urad dal, is a rich source of nutrients, including five soluble and insoluble fibers.
• It also helps reduce bad cholesterol.
• It contains a large amount of essential minerals such as copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, calcium, and potassium. It is highly nutritious and recommended for diabetics (as are other legumes).

NUTRITIONAL VALUES -
• Energy (Kcal) - 274Kcal
• Fat - 1g
• Protein - 24 g
• Carbohydrates - 41g
• Dietary fiber - 18 g