The whole beans or split and dehusked variety are used to make dal, for accompanying rotis and rice. It is also used to make the famous south indian idli and dosa.
Soaking helps to cook the dal thoroughly, to a soft consistency. Urad can be cooked in a covered pot or pressure cooker, and prepared with onion, ginger, garlic and spices.
Urad can be cooked in a covered pot or pressure cooker, andprepared with onion, ginger, garlic and spices. It is popularly used in Punjabi cuisine, where it is known as sabitmaash or minumulu.
Once cooked, you may add spices, vegetables or even boiled rice as per your preference and recipe requirements.
Urad is also known as Whole Black Urad, Whole Black Gram