Indian Bean- Black gram/Urad dal/Karuppu Ulundhu - (Glossary) - What is black gram?, Culinary uses of black gram (sabut urad dal), How to purchase and store black gram?
HI PASSIONATE COOK!
I'm Zohara. Glad to welcome you here. I know you are searching for this article. Your interest in learning about this topic made you come to my website. Thank you for coming. I hope this article provides the valuable information you are looking for.
Keep reading!
Inside The Post -
What is whole Black Urad Dal?/Black Gram/Black Urad Dal/Karuppu Ulundhu/Sabut Urad Dal/Karuppu Ulundhu Uses/Maa Ki Dal
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT - "BLACK GRAM/BLACK URAD DAL"
Vigna mungo is commonly known as the black gram in English, ulundhu in Tamil, and urad dal in Hindi. It is an edible bean native to India and has been in cultivation since ancient times.
Black gram is one of the most commonly used ingredients as well as a staple ingredient in Indian cuisine.
Black gram is available in different forms: whole black gram with skin (karuppu ulundhu in Tamil), whole black gram without skin (vellai ulundhu in Tamil), split black gram with skin and split black gram without skin. Each form of the black gram (urad dal) is used differently in Indian cooking. The below picture is all the forms of "Black Gram".
To read about all other forms of "BLACK GRAM". Kindly, click the below link -
This article is all about the culinary uses of black gram with skin (sabut urad dal) or karuppu ulundhu in Tamil.
APPEARANCE OF WHOLE BLACK GRAMS/SABUT URAD DAL
The whole black gram (sabut urad dal) or karuppu ulundhu are small, cylindrically-shaped seeds with smooth black skin. They are hard-textured seeds that resemble 🔗green mung beans.
FEW INDIAN REGIONAL OR VERNACULAR NAMES OF BLACK GRAM
Tamil name – Karuppu Ulundhu.
Hindi name – Sabut urad dal.
Telugu name – Minapappu.
Punjabi name - Maa Ki Dal/Mash Ki Dal/Urad Ki Dal.
Malayalam name – Uzhunnu Paruppu.
Gujarati name – Alad/Adad.
Kannada name – Uddu/Uddina Bele.
Marathi name – Udid Dal.
Bengali name – Buili’r Dal/Mashkalai Dal.
FLAVOUR OF WHOLE BLACK GRAM (SABUT URAD DAL)
The black gram or karuppu ulundhu offers a distinctive flavour profile. Since they have their skin intact which provides a mildly bitter and strong earthy taste. They also give you a soft and creamy texture as well as a nice aroma while dry roasting.
INDIAN CULINARY USES OF WHOLE BLACK GRAM/SABUT URAD DAL
The whole black gram (sabut urad dal) or karuppu ulundhu once was a frequently used ingredient in Indian cooking, particularly in Southern India. Nowadays, they are one of the lesser-used ingredients. Due to this, they hold the skin with them and take a longer time to cook and also, they give unappealing colour to the food.
Even though, they are lesser-used ingredients. There are some traditional and Indian regional special dishes where whole black gram (sabut urad dal) is preferably used to create healthy and delicious dishes.
FOR EXAMPLE
DAL MAKHANI or MAA KI DAL, PANCHRATNI DAL dishes are from the North Indian cuisines. IDLY/DOSAI BATTER, KARUPPU ULUNDHU KALI, ULUNDHU CHORU, and SUNNUNDALLU dishes are from South Indian cuisines.
In the picture - Karuppu Ulundhu Recipe/Ulundhu Kali Recipe
For the karuppu ulundhu kali recipe/ulundhu kali recipe with step-by-step instructions. Kindly, click the below link to check out -
🔗Karuppu Ulundhu Kali Recipe/Ulundhu Kali Recipe
Whole black gram can be used to make both sweet and savoury dishes. IDLY PODI, LADDOOS, FRITTERS, SUNDAL, KANJI, and DAL-BASED CURRIES are some of the whole black gram dishes.
Traditionally, food made from the whole black gram or karuppu ulundhu is given to new mothers and young teenagers to strengthen their hip bones.
Black gram (sabut urad dal) or karuppu ulundhu are some of the healthiest ingredient, which has been in use since ancient times. We also must include whole black grams in our diet. The above are some of the recipe ideas using whole black gram (sabut urad dal) or karuppu ulundhu. You could innovatively use whole black gram in your cooking.
TIPS TO BUY AND STORE WHOLE BLACK GRAMS
Whole black gram (sabut urad dal) or karuppu ulundhu is easily available in any Indian grocery store and also in the online market.
When buying whole black gram, look for freshness, and moisture-free, and always buy the recently dated product.
HOW TO STORE BLACK GRAM/BLACK URAD DAL/KARUPPU ULUNDHU?
You can easily store black grams in an airtight container in a cool and dry place for a few months and also you can refrigerate them to extend shelf life.
HAPPY COOKING!
with better ingredients for better food.
Do try the recipe with "Black Gram/Karuppu Ulundhu/Sabut Urad Dal/Whole Black Urad Dal"
🔗Ulundhu Kali Recipe/Black Urad Dal Kali Recipe/Karuppu Ulundhu Kali Recipe
Comments
Post a Comment