Description: Urad dal flour is a traditional ingredient used in recipes that benefit from its binding properties and distinctive texture. It is commonly used in papad, savoury fillings, snacks and traditional preparations. Natureship's urad dal flour is made from urad dal, roasted in an iron vessel and stone-ground by hand.
Where It's Traditionally Used
Papad and similar rolled snacks
Fillings for kachori and bedmi-style puris
Savoury batters and vada-style snacks
Mixed with wheat flour for rotis
How to Use
For Doughs: Gradually mix with water and knead until the dough comes together. Let it rest before rolling.
For Fillings: Cook the flour lightly with spices as required by the recipe.
For Roti Mixes: Start with a small proportion, such as one-quarter of the total flour, and adjust as needed.
Storage Tip: Store in an airtight container to protect the flour from moisture.
Process: Roasted in an iron vessel and stone-ground by hand on a mountain-stone chakki (40–50 rotations per minute).
Origin: Bihar & Jharkhand, India
Shelf Life: 4 months from the date of packaging
Also Known As: Urad Dal Flour, Urad Atta, Black Gram Flour, Urad Dal Atta, उड़द दाल आटा
