Split Black Gram
Short description
AliBaba Urid Dal Chilka is split black gram - Vigna mungo - with the natural husk intact. Cleaned and packed in Italy to strict EU hygiene standards. What arrives in your kitchen is uniform, debris-free and ready to cook.
Specifications
INGREDIENTS | 100% Split Black Gram with Husk |
SIZE | 1000g |
STORAGE | Dry, ventilated area – airtight once opened |
PACKED IN | Italy – EU Food Safety Standards |
BARCODE | 8050519870924 |
Description
There is a reason this lentil sits at the heart of so many beloved South Asian recipes. The skin changes everything. It adds a deeper, earthier flavour, a satisfying texture and significantly more fibre than the peeled white alternative. This is not an inferior product that still has its husk – it is the preferred form for cooks who know what they are doing.
AliBaba Urid Dal Chilka is split black gram – Vigna mungo – with the natural husk intact. Cleaned and packed in Italy to strict EU hygiene standards. What arrives in your kitchen is uniform, debris-free and ready to cook.
How to use it?
- Dal Tadka: Cook low and slow until the interior turns buttery soft while the skins hold their texture. Finish with a hot ghee tadka of cumin, garlic and a whole dried chilli. One of the most satisfying dals possible.
- Dosa and Uttapam batter: A key ingredient in traditional South Indian fermented batters. The husk contributes to better fermentation and a noticeably crisper, lighter result.
- Hearty soups and stews: Simmers down to add body, protein and substance to vegetable broths without turning them starchy or heavy.
- Protein-rich meals: High in plant-based protein and fibre – an excellent base for meat-free meals that actually keep you full.
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PRO TIP Soak for 30 minutes before cooking. It reduces cooking time and improves digestibility. For Dal Tadka, cook on low heat – rushing it breaks down the skins before the interior is ready, and you lose what makes this dal special.