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Type
Grain Legume
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Application
Used In Traditional Foods Like Idli, Dosa, Vada,
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Name
Black Gram
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Nutrients
High In Protein, Potassium, Calcium, Iron
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Grown Regions
India, Iran, Southeast Asia, Greece, East Africa
Black gram, also known as urad is a nutritious grain legume. It is used in many traditional foods in Southeast Asia, including idli, dosa, vada, cakes, biscuits, snacks, and cookies. It is also used as feed for milch cattle. Black gram is high in protein, potassium, calcium, iron. It is grown in many tropical and subtropical regions, including India, Iran, Southeast Asia, Greece, and East Africa.