{"product_id":"desi-kitchen-urid-whole-3-5-lb","title":"Desi Kitchen Urid Whole 3.5 Lb","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesi Kitchen Urid Whole 3.5 lb is premium whole dried black gram (urad) — the skin-on whole variety with its characteristic earthy, robust flavor. Essential for authentic dal makhani and whole urad dal preparations. A generous 3.5 lb family pack for regular use. Available at Anora's Cash N Carry in Los Angeles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHighlights of Desi Kitchen Urid Whole 3.5 lb\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole black urad (urid) with skin — maximum flavor, fiber and nutrition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5 lb family pack for households that cook dal makhani regularly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich, earthy, deeply satisfying flavor when slow-cooked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh in protein, calcium and complex carbohydrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoak overnight for 10–12 hours. Drain and pressure cook with 3 cups water per cup of whole urad for 6–7 whistles until completely soft. Slow-cook with red kidney beans, butter, cream and tomato puree for classic dal makhani. Simmer on low heat for 1–2 hours after pressure cooking for maximum richness. Finish with fresh cream and serve with naan or basmati rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan whole urad dal be used for idli batter?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — whole urad dal (with skin) can be used for idli batter. It produces a slightly coarser, darker batter but ferments well and gives flavorful idlis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from split urad?\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole urad is unsplit and retains more of its outer skin, giving a richer flavor and higher fiber content. It takes longer to cook and is preferred for dal makhani over split varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many servings in 3.5 lb of whole urad dal?\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3.5 lb dry yields 18–22 servings of cooked dal makhani, depending on portion size.\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 full allergen information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Desi Kitchen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49001897263331,"sku":"66062698","price":12.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2811\/6963\/files\/61GAqrEoYGL._SL1500.jpg?v=1781890474","url":"https:\/\/anorascashncarry.com\/products\/desi-kitchen-urid-whole-3-5-lb","provider":"ANORAS CASH N CARRY ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}