Whole Black Gram for Slow-Simmered Dals and Everyday Rice Meals

Fudco Urad Bean Whole - 1.5kg, labelled Whole Urad Beans on the pack, is dried whole black gram with its dark outer skin intact. Also known as sabut urad or whole black urad, it is different from peeled urad gota and split urad dal. Use these whole, skin-on beans to prepare dal makhani, sabut urad dal and mixed pulse dishes from scratch, measuring out the dry beans needed for each recipe.

Why Choose Fudco Urad Bean Whole?

Whole urad develops a soft interior during cooking, while the retained skin gives the finished dal texture. Its earthy flavour pairs with ginger, garlic, tomato and warming spices in a gently simmered sauce. Keep the beans mostly intact for a substantial bite, or mash a portion into the cooking liquid for a thicker consistency. The 1.5kg pack suits regular whole-urad cooking, with the remaining dry beans kept tightly sealed between meals.

Sort through the beans and rinse thoroughly before preparation. Follow the current pack instructions or your chosen recipe for soaking, then drain and cook in fresh water until fully tender. Use enough cooking liquid, stir occasionally as the dal thickens and top up with hot water when needed. Cooking time varies with soaking and cooking method, so check that the centres are soft rather than relying on a fixed time alone. When combining with other dried beans, prepare and cook each variety according to its own instructions before bringing the ingredients together.

Serving Suggestions

• Prepare dal makhani with fully cooked whole urad, tomato, ginger and your preferred butter-and-cream finish.
• Make sabut urad dal with a cumin, garlic and chilli tempering to accompany chapati.
• Combine with separately prepared kidney beans for a mixed bean dal, ensuring both varieties are fully cooked.
• Simmer cooked whole urad with spinach and warming spices for a vegetable-and-pulse dish.
• Serve a thick, lightly mashed urad dal with basmati rice and a fresh ginger garnish.

Product Details

Brand: Fudco | Weight: 1.5kg | Type: Dried whole black gram with skin (sabut urad; whole, unpeeled, not split)

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Keep tightly sealed after opening.

Allergens: Refer to the current pack for the ingredient list and allergen advice.

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