Omega Urad Whole: whole black gram for dal makhani and kali dal. Single 1 kg pack.
Whole urad, or sabut urad, is black gram with its black skin intact. Black gram is a bean grown in South Asia and related to the mung bean; the product sold as black gram is usually the whole bean, and it should not be confused with the much smaller true black lentil. Whole urad is the heart of dal makhani, simmered slowly with a little rajma, butter, tomato and cream until thick and velvety. Soak the beans overnight, then pressure-cook or simmer for a long time; they reward patience with a deep, earthy flavour. Whole urad also makes hearty kali dal and can be sprouted. Keep the dry beans in a sealed tub in a cool cupboard, and refrigerate cooked dal for up to three days, where it often tastes better the next day.
