Udhaiyam Urid Chilka
Udhaiyam Urid Chilka (also known as split black gram with the skin) is a highly nutritious, split black lentil widely used in Indian kitchens for making everyday dals, khichdi, and South Indian staples like dosa and idli batter. Retaining the black skin, it offers an earthy flavor, a soft yet slightly coarse bite, and an excellent profile of plant-based protein and dietary fiber.
Cooking & Preparation Tips
- Soaking: To soften the skin and improve digestibility, soak the lentils for 4 to 6 hours (or overnight) before cooking.
- Cooking Time: Soaked urad dal chilka can be cooked in a pressure cooker with water, salt, and turmeric in about 1 whistle on a high flame.
- Nutrition Benefits: Each 100g serving contains approximately 25g of protein and is rich in iron, making it great for vegetarian diets. It also provides high dietary fiber, which helps regulate bowel movements and improve overall gut health.
- Weight 500gram
- Weight 500gram
- Weight 500gram
