You’d think buying dal would be straightforward. After all, it’s a kitchen staple we’ve grown up with. Yet walk into any grocery store today, and you’ll find yourself staring at rows of packets – each claiming to be pure, premium, or “traditional.” Five minutes later, you’re still confused. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. […]

Have you noticed it too? The dal you’ve been cooking for years suddenly tastes different. The texture isn’t quite right. It takes longer to cook. Sometimes there’s an odd smell. You’re not imagining it. The Problem Every Indian Kitchen Faces Dal is the heart of Indian meals. It’s comfort. It’s nutrition. It’s what we grow […]

You’ve Been Using It Wrong All Along Here’s something odd. You use urad dal almost every week. Maybe in your idlis. Or dosas. Perhaps in that creamy dal makhani your family loves. But if someone asked you what makes it different from other dals, could you explain? Most people can’t. And that’s a problem. Because […]