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<p></p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Taxobox<br /> | color = lightgreen<br /> | name = Urad bean<br /> | image = Urd_beans.jpg<br /> | image_width = 200px<br /> | image_caption = Dry urad beans<br /> | regnum = [[Plant]]ae<br /> | divisio = [[Flowering plant|Magnoliophyta]]<br /> | classis = [[Dicotyledon|Magnoliopsida]]<br /> | ordo = [[Fabales]]<br /> | familia = [[Fabaceae]]<br /> | subfamilia = [[Faboideae]]<br /> | tribus = [[Phaseoleae]]<br /> | genus = ''[[Vigna]]''<br /> | species = '''''V. mungo'''''<br /> | binomial = ''Vigna mungo''<br /> | binomial_authority = [[Carolus Linnaeus|(L.)]] Hepper<br /> }}<br /> <br /> [[Image:white_lentil.jpg|right|thumb|195px|White lentils]]<br /> <br /> '''Urad''', also referred to as '''urad dal''', '''urd bean''', '''urd''', '''urid''', '''black gram''', '''black lentil''' or '''white lentil''' (''Vigna mungo'') is a [[bean]] grown in southern [[Asia]]. It is largely used to make [[dal]] from the whole or split, dehusked seeds. It, along with the [[mung bean]] was placed in ''Phaseolus'' but has been transferred to ''Vigna''. It was at one point considered to belong to the same species as mung bean.<br /> <br /> Black gram originated in India where it has been in cultivation from ancient times and is one of the most highly prized pulses of India. It has also been introduced to other tropical areas mainly by Indian immigrants.<br /> <br /> It is an erect, sub-erect or trailing, densely hairy annual herb. The tap root produces a branched root system with smooth, rounded nodules. The pods are narrow, cylindrical and up to 6 cm long. The bean is boiled and eaten whole or after splitting into [[dal]]; prepared like this it has an unusual [[mucilaginous]] texture. Ground into flour or paste, it is also extensively used in culinary preparation like [[dosa]], [[idli]], [[vada]], and [[papad]]. <br /> <br /> It is very nutritious and is recommended for [[diabetics]], as are other pulses. Though very beneficial in limited quantities excessive intake causes [[flatulence]], which some sources claim can be prevented by adding a little [[asafoetida]], [[black pepper|pepper]] and [[ginger]] in the cultinary preparations. It is very popular in [[Punjabi]] cuisine of [[India]] and [[Pakistan]] where it is known as &quot;maanh&quot;.<br /> <br /> The product sold as &quot;black lentil&quot; is usually the whole urad bean or urad dal. The product sold as &quot;white lentil&quot; is the same lentil with the black skin removed.<br /> <br /> == Urad flour ( Uddina hittu ) ==<br /> Urad flour is made from urad. The flour is mixed with water to form a thick paste and seasoned called Uddina hittu in [[Kannada]],this is eaten with steamed rice.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{cite book | author=H.K.Bakhru | title=Foods that Heal. The Natural Way to Good Health| publisher=Orient Paperbacks | year=1997| id=ISBN 81-222-0033-8}}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> <br /> *[http://www.gene.affrc.go.jp/htbin/plant/image/get_logo_e?plno=54261009 Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper]<br /> <br /> {{legume-stub}}<br /> {{India-food-stub}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Faboideae]]<br /> [[Category:Edible legumes]]</div>

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