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Definition of urad bean

urad bean

Plural:urad beans
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1

The small, oblong seed of a leguminous plant (Vigna mungo) native to the Indian subcontinent, having a black skin and creamy white interior and widely used whole, split, or ground in South Asian cuisine.

Example

"She soaked the split urad beans overnight before grinding them into a smooth batter for making dosas."

2

An erect, hairy annual plant (Vigna mungo) of the pea family Fabaceae, extensively cultivated across southern Asia for its protein-rich seeds and as forage.

Example

"Farmers in the region often rotate rice crops with the urad bean to replenish soil nitrogen."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Urad bean. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/urad-bean
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