This Urid (Urad) Dal is whole and without its black husk. It is creamy white in colour and has a distinct, delicious earthy flavour and aroma. It needs to be soaked for a few hours before use. This ensures that it cooks faster.
Usage:
– Urid or Urad dal gota is used widely in South Indian cooking, for eg. in making batters for vada, idlis and dosas.
– Dal fry 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.