{"product_id":"desi-kitchen-urid-dal-3-5lb","title":"Desi Kitchen Urid Dal 3.5 Lb","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesi Kitchen Urid Dal 3.5 lb is premium split urad dal — a smooth-cooking, protein-rich black gram lentil essential for South Indian cooking, especially idli-dosa batter. The 3.5 lb family pack offers excellent value for households that rely on urad dal regularly. Available at Anora's Cash N Carry in Los Angeles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHighlights of Desi Kitchen Urid Dal 3.5 lb\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality split urad dal (black gram) — 3.5 lb family value pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential for idli-dosa batter, medu vada and dal makhani\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh in protein, calcium and essential B vitamins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent quality and clean grain selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoak for 4–6 hours and blend smooth for idli-dosa batter (mix with soaked parboiled rice at 1:3 ratio), then ferment overnight. For a simple dal preparation, pressure cook with 2.5 cups water per cup of urad for 3–4 whistles. Temper with garlic, dried red chilies and ghee. Also excellent used in tadka for South Indian dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is urid dal?\u003c\/strong\u003e Urid dal (also spelled urad dal) refers to black gram lentils — split, whole or hulled. It is one of the most important lentils in South Asian cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the best ratio of urad to rice for idli batter?\u003c\/strong\u003e A 1:3 ratio (1 cup urad to 3 cups parboiled rice) is the classic proportion, though regional variations exist from 1:2 to 1:4.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Desi Kitchen urid dal come pre-washed?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is advisable to rinse all dried lentils thoroughly before use regardless of packaging claims, to remove dust and debris.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergen note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains lentils\/legumes. May be processed in a facility handling other legumes. Check the label for current allergen information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Desi Kitchen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49001896050915,"sku":"66062712","price":12.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2811\/6963\/files\/61SVh-DjFrL._SL1500_2d8845ba-9edf-4b0e-9346-0824cf0259c5.jpg?v=1781890473","url":"https:\/\/anorascashncarry.com\/products\/desi-kitchen-urid-dal-3-5lb","provider":"ANORAS CASH N CARRY ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}