White Split Urad for Idli, Dosa, Medu Vada and Creamy Dals

Natco Urad Dal Washed - 500g, labelled Urid Dal White on the pack, is dried split black gram with the dark outer skin removed. The pale split grains are different from whole skinless urad gota and split urad with its black skin retained. This 500g pack is an ingredient for cooking from scratch, suitable for soaking and grinding into batters or simmering into a soft white urad dal.

Why Choose Natco Urad Dal Washed?

Skinless split urad has a mild flavour and develops a creamy texture when cooked until tender. When soaked and finely ground, it forms the urad component of many idli, dosa and medu vada recipes. Its pale colour suits white urad batters, while its gentle flavour leaves room for ginger, green chilli, curry leaves and your chosen tempering. The split format helps you identify the ingredient required without confusing it with whole beans or skin-on dal.

Sort through the dal and rinse thoroughly before preparation. For batters, follow your recipe and the current pack instructions for soaking, then drain and grind, adding water gradually to control the consistency. Idli and dosa recipes may require fermentation; follow the recipe's guidance because the result depends on the ingredient proportions, grinding method and conditions. For dal, simmer in sufficient water until fully tender, stirring as it thickens and adding hot water when needed. Finish with your preferred spices and adjust the liquid before serving.

Serving Suggestions

• Soak and grind with rice to prepare idli batter, then ferment and steam according to your recipe.
• Use as the urad component of dosa batter and spread on a hot pan for a crisp finish.
• Grind into a thick batter for medu vada with ginger, green chilli and curry leaves.
• Prepare dahi vada by cooking urad batter dumplings and serving them with yoghurt and chutneys.
• Simmer into a creamy white urad dal and finish with cumin and garlic to serve with rice or chapati.

Product Details

Brand: Natco | Weight: 500g | Type: Dried skinless split black gram (washed urad dal / white urid dal; split, not whole)

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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