Annam Urid Dal Chilka

🫘 Annam Urid Dal Chilka ✦ Black lentils with husk, intense, nutty flavor 🌿 Perfect for curries, soups, and protein dishes 🍛

Description

Annam Urid Dal Chilka consists of black lentil halves with the thin husk intact, valued in Indian cuisine for their deep, slightly nutty flavor and high nutritional value 🫘. The grains are small, oval, and naturally dark, and the preserved skin (chilka) increases fiber content and gives dishes a richer texture 🌾.
Once cooked, the lentils become soft and creamy, perfect for 🍛 curries, soups, stews, dals, and one-pot meals. Their neutral-nutty flavor profile pairs wonderfully with spices like cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garlic, creating satisfying and aromatic dishes 🧄.

Key Features

🫘 Black lentils with husk (chilka) retained – more fiber and natural nutrients.
💪 High content of plant-based protein – ideal for vegetarian and vegan diets.
🌾 Rich in fiber – supports digestion and a feeling of fullness.
🍛 Versatile culinary use – for curries, soups, dals, stews, and pastes.
🌿 Natural source of vitamins and minerals – a component of a balanced diet.

How to use

Soak Annam Urid Dal Chilka for several hours before cooking to reduce cooking time and achieve a creamier consistency.
Cook until tender and use as a base for traditional dal dishes, soups, curries, and vegetarian meals 🍲.

Nutritional values per 100g

| Energy | 393 kcal |
| Protein | 24 g |
| Fat | 1 g |
| – of which saturated fatty acids | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 63.0 g |
| – of which sugars | 7 g |
| Fiber | 16.0 g |
| Salt | 0.015 g |

Ingredients

Urid dal chilka (black lentils with husk).

Storage

Store in a dry, cool place, in a tightly sealed package, away from moisture and light.

Country of origin

India