Urad Dal is used in most of the Indian cuisines, and is one of the most used. It’s high fibre and protein content helps make you healthier when consumed on a regular basis. There are many dishes that can be made with Urad Dal, but here are a few major ones you should not miss.
1. Dosa –
South India famous dosa is made from Urad Dal, and can be eaten with a combination of coconut chutney or peanut chutney. It’s a great option for breakfast and snack time.
2. Idli –
Idlis are another healthy option for breakfast and snacks. With Urad dal, you can make perfect round idlis great with different options of chutneys or also sambhar.
3. Medu Vada –
Crispy and spongy Medu vada is a great option for snacks and a famous breakfast option. It’s combination with sambhar, or coconut chutney
4. Poornam Boorelu –
Poornam Boorelu are a deep fried snack made with a stuffing of chana dal, jaggery which is coated with rice and urad dal batter.
5. Dal fry –
With Urad dal, we can make many different dal styles that can be eaten with breakfast options, lunch and dinner options. It’s high protein content helps build the body in a very healthy way, if consumed on a regular basis.
6. Kotte kadubu –
These are super soft aromatic idlis made in jackfruit leaves. Steaming in jackfruit leaves gives these idlis the flavor and aroma of the leaves. This is a Goan dish which is very soft, light and fluffy.
7. Cabbage vada –
Cabbage vada is a deep fried tasty snack made from Urad Dal and finely chopped cabbage.
8. Urad Laddu/ Sunnundalu –
Sunnundalu is a sweet that is made with jaggery ghee and urad dal which is a great healthy snack. It’s also generally given to pregnant women to keep them healthier.
