Whole urad recipes | black gram recipes. Whole urad dal or chilkewale urad (black gram) is a good source of protein and dietary fiber. It is generally soaked and cooked. You can also obtain urad dal flour and urad dal from whole black gram. They both are extensively used to cook an array of dishes ranging from appetizer to the main course.
Whole urad is popularly used in Punjabi cuisine, where it is known as sabit mash. It is generally cooked to make delectable dals. The most popular variety is the Dal Makhani or Maa ki dal which is authentically cooked on a slow flame for hours. Here we have pressure cooked and given a tadka using butter and spices. It is finished with cream which gives it a rich and luscious texture. If you are looking for a quick recipe, try this pressure cooker recipe.
Panchratni Dal, a delightful combination of five dals, cooked with not just whole spices but a bouquet of aromatic spice powders is another tongue-tickling preparation. Serve this with phulka roti or jeera rice.
Dal Amritsari is urad dal pressure cooked with onions, ginger, salt, and mashed & tempered with onion, ginger, garlic and spices. The addition of Punjabi garam masala enhances the flavour.
Enjoy our whole urad recipes given below.