{"product_id":"jiva-organic-urad-dal-white-4lb","title":"Jiva Organics Urad Dal (White) 4 Lb","description":"\u003cp\u003eJiva Organics Urad Dal White 4 lb is certified organic split hulled black gram in a family-size pack — creamy, smooth and essential for idli batter, dosa and South Indian cooking. An excellent bulk option for households that bake fresh idli and dosa regularly. Available at Anora's Cash N Carry in Los Angeles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Jiva Organics Urad Dal White 4 lb\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Certified Organic hulled white urad dal — no synthetic chemicals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 lb pack ideal for households making weekly idli and dosa batter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth-cooking and naturally fermentable — perfect for South Indian batters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh in protein, calcium and B vitamins for nutritional support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoak a 1:3 ratio of urad dal to parboiled rice for 6–8 hours. Blend urad into a smooth, airy batter and mix with coarsely ground rice. Ferment for 8–12 hours at room temperature. Pour into idli molds and steam for 10–12 minutes, or spread on a hot tava for crispy dosas. The same batter works for uttapam and paniyaram.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much urad dal do I need per batch of idli batter?\u003c\/strong\u003e A classic ratio is 1 cup urad dal to 3 cups parboiled rice, yielding approximately 30–40 idlis per batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes buying 4 lb of urad dal make sense?\u003c\/strong\u003e For families that make idli-dosa batter every week, a 4 lb pack provides 3–4 batches — reducing shopping frequency and cost per serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this urad dal for medu vada?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — soaked white urad dal is blended into a thick, airy batter and fried for classic medu vada.\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 allergen details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jiva Organics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49001897689315,"sku":"62076487","price":15.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2811\/6963\/files\/JivaOrganicUradDal_White_4Lb.jpg?v=1783393531","url":"https:\/\/anorascashncarry.com\/products\/jiva-organic-urad-dal-white-4lb","provider":"ANORAS CASH N CARRY ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}