Kala Urad (Kala Udid / Black Urad Dal) - 500 gm

Kala urad, also searched as kala udad, kala udid or kala urd, is black gram, the urad bean with its black skin still on. Whole kala urad is also called sabut urad, and in English it is known as black gram or black lentils. Kala urad is the base of dal makhani and Punjabi maa ki dal, slow cooked with rajma, butter and cream. It is also used for kaali dal tadka and urad dal khichdi, and is soaked and ground for vada, papad and dosa batters in many regions. Soak it for 6 to 8 hours or overnight before pressure cooking. This kala urad is sold by SPNF Super FPO, a farmer producer organisation. Store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Available in a 500 gm pack, delivered across India.