What is it called in different languages?
English: black gram
Tamil: ulutham paruppu
Telugu: minapa pappu
Marathi: uddachi dal
Hindi: urd dal
Kannada: uddina bele
About black gram: The other common name for black gram is urad dal. It is one of the most commonly found dal in Indian cuisine. Black gram is widely used in making dosas, papad, vada, and many more dishes. It is a rich source of iron, calcium, folic acid, magnesium, fat, carbohydrates, vitamin B. There are different types of urad dal:
- Whole urad dal
- Whole skinless urad dal
- Split black urad dal
- Split skinless urad dal
Benefits:
– Aids in the digestion
– Protects heart health
– Energy booster
– Enhances bone health
– Controls blood sugar levels
– Reduces inflammation
– Good for your skin
Uses:
– You can make dosa –https://youtu.be/CAOJwFYCpww
– Can make papad –https://youtu.be/LXJrRbnMw0I
– You can make vada –https://youtu.be/wUYbQO1zsX4
– Can make curry –https://youtu.be/bfH3EtvYnqo
– You can make laddo –https://youtu.be/K5R2VxgZBE4
– Can make snacks –https://youtu.be/ULz-5nP20TM