If your dosas are coming out soft when they should be crispy, or the batter is not spreading evenly on the pan, or the fermentation is inconsistent from batch to batch, the variety of urad dal you are using is almost certainly part of the answer. Most recipes simply say urad dal without specifying […]

Is Urad Dal Good for Diabetics? Glycaemic Index and Blood Sugar Managing diabetes through diet is one of the most effective tools available, and the foods you choose at every meal matter significantly. If you are Indian and managing blood sugar, urad dal is a food that comes up in almost every meal in some […]

Dal Makhani Recipe: Why Urad Dal Quality Changes Everything Dal makhani is one of those dishes that separates good home cooks from great ones. On the surface it looks simple. Whole black urad dal, kidney beans, tomatoes, butter, cream, and spices. But anyone who has made it knows that the results vary wildly from one […]