Black Gram

🌿 Name: Black Gram (Urad Dal)
🥣 Texture: Hard when raw, soft & creamy when cooked
🌾 Source: Edible legume from the Vigna mungo plant
🍛 Usage: Used in dals, idli, dosa batter, curries & soups
🥦 Nutrients: Rich in protein, fiber, iron, & calcium
🔥 Cooking: Requires soaking; best boiled or pressure-cooked
🥜 Taste: Earthy, mildly nutty & slightly sticky when cooked