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The smooth, cylindrical, and oval-shaped black gram beans have a botanical name called Vigna mungo and are commonly known as Urad Dal in Hindi, Minapappu in Telugu, and  Vulundhu in Tamil. These beans are native to the Indian subcontinent and are mostly grown in the coastal region of Andhra Pradesh in India. In Punjab, Urad dal is used to make Maa Ki Daal and it is also popularly used in South Indian cuisine to prepare dosas and more. Urad dal is available in the whole, dehulled, and split bean forms. As per a source , India is the largest producer of black gram in the world with 1.5 million tonnes of seeds produced annually, followed by Fiji, Mauritius, Africa, and Caribbean countries. Black gram is a rich source of protein, Vitamin B, potassium, calcium, iron, niacin, thiamine, and riboflavin.  In few parts of Southern India, eating crispy vadas made from urad dal is a tradition during Sankranti or Pongal. Urad dal, when soaked in water exhibits a mucilaginous texture and is...

Turmeric is extracted from the turmeric plant. This spice is quite popularly used in Asian food. It is used as a primary spice in curries. It consists of a warm, bitter taste and is often used to flavor or color curry powders, mustards, butter, and cheese. But turmeric is not just used as a spice, the root of turmeric is also used to prepare medicines. Turmeric consists of curcumin, a yellow-colored chemical, which is healthy and often used to color foods and cosmetics.  Curcumin is filled with powerful biological properties and acts as an active ingredient in turmeric. While turmeric is a nutritious and flavorsome spice for consumption, it has also been traditionally been used in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine to treat inflammatory conditions, skin diseases, wounds, digestive ailments, and liver conditions. Turmeric is recommended in Ayurveda for a variety of health conditions like chronic pain and inflammation and Western medicine has begun to study turmeric as a pain reliever an...

  Fenugreek seeds are one of the most popular spices used in South Asian and African cuisine, particularly in Ethiopia. Despite their popularity, people often get stumped about their uses and health benefits. Does this sound like you? If yes, keep reading to learn more about fenugreek uses and benefits. Fenugreek Seeds Health Benefits Fenugreek seeds are a potent spice with a bitter flavor, a strong aroma, and powerful nutrients. They are an excellent source of iron, protein, folic acid, vitamins, and plant compounds - to name a few. In addition, they have anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, and antifungal properties.  All these nutrients present in fenugreek seeds are known to provide amazing health benefits including, but not limited to: Helps Reduce the Risk of Diabetes Compounds in Methi Seeds have anti-diabetic properties that improve gluten sensitivity, reduce the absorption of intestinal glucose, and concentrations of lipid-binding protein.  Aids Weight Loss The fibe...