Split and dehusked to produce a small pale yellow split pea (dal)
Popular in North and South Indian cuisine
Great for creamy dals and soups
Can be used to prepare dumplings
If fried in oil, this dal will turn red and aquire a nutty flavour
Vigna mungo is known as Urad Dal, black gram, black lentil. It is largely used to make dal from the whole or split, dehusked seeds. The bean is boiled and eaten whole or, after splitting, made into dal; prepared like this it has an unusual mucilaginous texture. The main ingredient in Dal Makhani
Natco Urid (or Urad) beans split and dehusked to produce a small pale yellow split pea (dal). This dal has many uses and is popular in North and South Indian cuisine. Great for creamy dals and soups and also used to prepare dumplings. If fried in oil, this dal will turn red and acquire a nutty flavour.
Urid beans are also called urad beans, black gram beans, beluga lentils or black lentils. These small black beans are a popular pulse, rich in protein and minerals. They are enjoyed for their rich, nutty taste and creamy texture. Urid beans should be soaked overnight before cooking in order to rehydrate them, then drained and cooked in ample fresh water until tender.