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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...

  With the winter season upon us in the midst of the pandemic, we all need to take extra measures to keep our immunity high. The seasonal change can make our body even more susceptible to catching a cold or fever, as our natural body defenses could be down. One way you can fight against illnesses is to integrate immune-boosting foods in your daily diet, especially spices that are known to have healing, antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial, immunity-boosting properties.  We’ve gathered a list of spices that can help boost your immunity. Keep reading to find out how you can protect your body against diseases this season with spices.  Turmeric Powder  Turmeric powder is a healing spice that is popularly used in Ayurvedic medicine to protect the body against infections and diseases. It contains a substance with antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial properties called Lipopolysaccharide. This substance helps stimulate the immune system and keep diseases at bay.   Y...