ANJAPPAR URID

Anjappar Urid Flour (black gram flour, Urid Mehl) for authentic South Indian dosa, idli, and vada

This urid flour is finely milled from black gram (urad dal) and is a pantry staple for South Indian home cooking. Loved by Indian families and curious cooks in Germany, it brings traditional textures to breakfast classics and snacks without needing a wet grinder. Ideal for those seeking authentic results, plant-based protein, and Indian grocery essentials available online in Germany.

Key Benefits

• Authentic Anjappar urid flour trusted for South Indian recipes
• Versatile base for dosa, idli, vada, papad, and more
• Naturally a source of plant-based protein and fiber
• Convenient 500 g pack for regular home cooking
• Popular in vegan and gluten-free recipe creations (gluten-free by nature)
• Easy to use—mix with rice or rice flour and ferment for best results

Flavor & Usage

Mild, creamy taste with a smooth batter texture that helps dosa turn crisp and idli stay soft.

• Dishes: dosa (dosai), idli, medu vada, appam, fritters, papad
• Serving tips: pair with sambar, coconut chutney, or tomato chutney
• Preparation cues: for dosa/idli, combine urid flour with rice or rice flour (common ratio 1 part urid to 2–3 parts rice), add water to a thick batter, ferment overnight in a warm spot, then salt to taste
• How to use urid flour for dosa: whisk with rice flour, a pinch of fenugreek (optional), ferment until airy; cook on a hot tawa for golden, crisp edges
• Great for gluten-free cooking and South Indian breakfast meal prep in Germany (Urad/Urid Mehl kaufen)

Ingredients

Urid (black gram) flour.

Sourcing / Authenticity

Rooted in South Indian culinary tradition, urid (urad) dal flour is essential for fermented batters that define authentic dosa and idli textures.

Storage & Shelf Life

• Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture and sunlight
• After opening, transfer to an airtight container; refrigerate in warm weather for freshness
• Best before: see date on pack

Perfect For

• Everyday South Indian breakfasts at home
• Vegan and vegetarian cooking
• Festival cooking (Diwali snacks, family gatherings)
• Experimenting with Indian lentil flours (indische Linsenmehle) in Germany

FAQ

• Is urid flour the same as urad dal flour? Yes—different spellings for the same black gram flour.
• Can I make dosa without a grinder? Yes—mix urid flour with rice or rice flour, ferment, and cook on a hot pan.
• Do I need to ferment the batter? For classic dosa/idli texture, ferment overnight until bubbly and light.
• Is it gluten-free? Urid flour is naturally gluten-free; for allergy or trace information, please check the product packaging.
• Is this available in Germany? Yes—convenient for Indian grocery shopping online in Germany.