Vitamins and Minerals
Urad has a rich amount of iron, calcium, magnesium, and Vitamin B. It also contains potassium, phosphorus, and copper.
Essential to (Body parts/Functions)
Urad helps you to improve digestion and prevents constipation. It protects your heart from different disorders. It is also beneficial for pregnant women as it enhances red blood cells production. Urad improves bone health and strengthens them. Urad is also good for skin and hair health.
Origin and Usage
Urad has been cultivated in India since ancient times. It is also known as Black Gram. It belongs to the family legumes. It is closely related to mung beans in size and shape but it has an entirely different taste. It has an earthy flavor and mucousy texture. It is used in rotis, rice, dosa, idli, vada, and papad. It is also used in Indian cuisine and urad dal.
Varieties and types
Urad has many types. Some famous types are BDU-1, TAU-1, TPU-4, and TAU-2.
Production
India, Myanmar, Thailand, Singapore, Japan, Bangladesh, and Iran are the largest producer of Urad.