Urid dal chilka beans are very easy to digest and are suitable for the whole family, children and seniors alike.
"Urid Dal or Ulutham Paruppu are black lentils that have been split and peeled.
It is a common and popular legume, widely used throughout India for making dals, krais or soups.
Urid dal is used along with rice to make south Indian crispy pancake dosas.
"Urid Chilka Dal is a split Urid bean with a creamy white interior and an intact natural black husk. It cooks faster than all Urid dal. Once softened, it thickens to form a delicious, thick sauce. In India, the husked dal is generally considered to be more nutritious and the black Urid dal is rich in protein and iron, making it an excellent source of energy in a vegetarian diet.
Urid lentils are considered tasty and very healthy because they are high in fibre and important proteins. The lentils are light, off-white in colour and are often used in India and Pakistan to make stews or vegetable dishes. Uridic lentils are a good alternative to potatoes, rice or bread and their high fibre content makes them a long-lasting, filling food.
Nutritional value per 100g:
Energy value: 1325Kj / 350Kcal
Fat - 1g
Carbohydrate - 63g, of which sugar - 7g
Dietary fibre - 16g
Salt - 1g
Ingredients: 100% Urid beans
Storage: Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.