If you are a new parent navigating the world of solid foods, urad dal is one of the most nutritious and culturally familiar ingredients you can introduce to your baby. It has been part of Indian weaning traditions for generations, and for good reason. The nutritional profile of urad dal, particularly its protein, iron, calcium, […]

If you are trying to lose weight and wondering whether urad dal should stay on your plate or come off it, the short answer from most dietitians is: keep it. Urad dal is not a food that works against weight loss. When eaten in the right form and the right quantity, it actively supports it. […]

Buying good quality urad dal is only half the job. The other half is storing it correctly once it comes home. Most people do not think about this until they notice their batter is not fermenting the way it used to, or the dal smells faintly off, or idlis that were consistently soft a month […]