TRS Urad Gota Whole - 2kg

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Skinless Whole Urad for Homemade Idli, Dosa and Vada

TRS Urad Gota Whole - 2kg, labelled Urid Whole Gota on the pack, is dried whole black gram with the dark outer skin removed. The pale, peeled beans are also called white urad gota and remain whole rather than split. Use this 2kg pack for soaking and grinding into idli, dosa and medu vada batters, or cook the beans until tender for a mild urad dish. It is a dry cooking ingredient, not ready-made batter or ready-to-eat dal.

Why Choose TRS Urad Gota Whole?

The whole, skinless format suits recipes that specify urad gota rather than skin-on urad beans or split washed urad. Once soaked, the beans can be ground into a smooth paste for a variety of South Indian-style dishes. Their mild flavour pairs with rice in batters and with ginger, cumin or garlic in cooked preparations. The 2kg pack allows you to measure out each recipe's quantity and keep the remaining dry beans sealed for later cooking.

Sort through the beans and rinse thoroughly before preparation. Follow the current pack instructions and your chosen recipe for soaking, then drain before grinding or cooking as directed. Add water gradually when grinding, since idli, dosa and vada recipes need different batter consistencies and proportions. Where fermentation is required, follow the recipe's handling and temperature guidance rather than relying on a fixed time alone. When making larger batches, allow enough space in the container for the batter to expand. For cooked urad dishes, use fresh water and cook until fully tender; cook prepared batters thoroughly before serving.

Serving Suggestions

  • Soak and grind with the rice specified in your recipe to make idli batter, then ferment as directed and steam until cooked.
  • Prepare a rice-and-urad dosa batter and spread thinly on a hot pan for dosa to serve with chutney and sambar.
  • Grind a thick urad batter with ginger, pepper or curry leaves for medu vada, then fry until cooked through.
  • Use cooked vada in dahi vada, soaking and dressing with yoghurt and chutneys according to your recipe.
  • Cook the skinless whole beans until tender and finish with a cumin-and-garlic tempering to accompany rice or chapati.

Product Details

Brand: TRS | Weight: 2kg | Type: Dried skinless whole black gram (white urad gota / urid whole gota; peeled, 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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