Laxmi Urad Gota is 4 lb of whole skinned white urad — the round 'gota' grain South Indian cooks insist on for the fluffiest batters.

Soak and grind it for cloud-soft idlis, crisp medu vada and dahi vada; it whips up airier than split urad. Also the right dal for Punjabi maa ki dal when you want body.

Once Laxmi Urad Gota has a spot in your pantry, you will wonder how the kitchen managed without it. EBT is accepted in store at Anora's Cash N Carry.