Urad Dal Flour

Urad Dal Flour

Black lentils, or urad dal, are the source of urad dal flour, which is also referred to as “kali maavu” in South India. To make a smooth, fine flour, the dal is cleaned, roasted, and then ground finely.

Benefits:

• Rich in protein,fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
• It’s gluten-free, aids digestion, supports bone health, and can help regulate blood sugar level

Ulunthankali Recipe:

Ingredients
½ cup Urad dal Flour
¼ cup + 1 tbsp jaggery or karupatti powdered
3 tablespoons of sesame oil

Instructions:

• Heat a pan with jaggery, half a cup, and 2 tablespoons of water.
  When it reaches a boil, add the powdered urad dal combination. Turn off the heat and whisk briskly.
• Continue to whisk until the mixture is smooth. Add 1/4 cup of water again and stir well.
• Restart the heating and add 2 more tablespoons of water. Continue to whisk over medium heat.
• Mix in 1 tablespoon of oil at a time. Once cooked and all three tablespoons have been added, try touching the mixture with water-smeared hands; it should not stick to your fingertips and should resemble halwa.
• Turn off the heat.

Ulundhu Kali has more health benefits, particularly for women. Excellent for the health of women Usually given to young girls during puberty or menstruation, this candy is associated with those periods. Because of its high iron content, pregnant women are the ones who receive it the most.

• It helps reduce harmonic imbalance.
• Helps in reducing joint pain

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