DESCRIPTION- It is whole and without its black hull. It is creamy white and has a distinctive and delicious earthy flavor and aroma. It should be soaked for a few hours before use. This ensures that it cooks faster.
PREPARATION AND USE - • Urid or Urad dal gota is widely used in South Indian cuisine, for example, to make batters for vada, idlis and dosas. • 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 - • Urid dal is a good source of protein. • Contains iron, folic acid, calcium, magnesium and other nutrients.
NUTRITIONAL VALUES - • Energy - 116 kcal • Protein - 52 g • Fat - 3 g • Carbohydrates - 122 g • Fiber - 38 g
