Karuppu Ulundhu Paal Recipe | Best Protein Drink for All Ages

Karuppu Ulundhu Paal (Black Urad Dal Milk) is a traditional South Indian drink featuring whole black urad dal cooked with cow’s milk (or coconut milk), jaggery, and flavorings like cardamom. This traditional South Indian recipe is packed with protein, calcium, and iron, making it the perfect energy booster.Whole black urad dal offers high-quality plant protein, ideal for muscle growth and tissue repair. Cow’s milk adds calcium, key for bone strength—especially important for children and women.High fiber for better digestion. Urad dal supplies iron, helping with energy

and anemia prevention.Palm jaggery adds minerals and avoids refined sugar. Karuppu Ulundhu Paal Recipe with milk is a heritage drink that seamlessly blends flavor and nutrition—a must-try for anyone seeking a natural, protein-packed, and family-friendly energy boost.

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Karuppu Ulundhu Paal Recipe | Best Protein Drink for All Ages

INGREDIENTS:

Whole black urad dal (karuppu ulundhu): 1/2 cup (100 gm)
Milk(cow’s milk) – 2 cups/500ml(You can use coconut milk
but should be added at the end)
Water to cook dal – 3 cups/750 ml(approx)
Ghee – 1 tbsp
Palm jaggery: 1 cup (200 gm) (or adjust to taste)
Cardamom powder – 2 tsp
Some Hand full of chopped cashews
Salt a pinch

METHOD:

1.First wash karuppu ulundhu 2-3 times.
2.Add ghee then drained karuppu ulundhu saute nicely till it turns golden
& a nice aroma is released.

3.Now add water(3 cups)& milk (2 cups) Let it boil(you can add a pinch of salt at this stage.

4.Now close the lid pressure cook for 8-10 whistles or until its well cooked.
5.Mean while add Palm jaggery to a pan with water to cover the jaggery let it dissolve completely then filter & keep it ready.
5. When pressure goes off open.
6. Grind black urad dal alone let the liquid stay in pressure cooker.
7. Add some water if you feel difficult to grind to the consistency as shown(not so smooth).
8. Transfer this to the pressure cooker with liquid with more washed water from the mixer jar.
9. Bring to boil when it starts to bubble nicely the lumps will disappear so mash lightly & let it cook for 5-8 minutes.
10. Now switch off the stove Its well cooked now add the filtered Palm Jaggery syrup stir & cardamom powder let it blend well.
11. Healthy tasty Karuppu ulundhu pal is all ready.

The BEST Healthy Energy Drink for All Ages | Karuppu Ulundhu Paal Recipe

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Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 5

Course: Dessert, Drinks

Cuisine: SouthIndian

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• Whole black urad dal (karuppu ulundhu): 1/2 cup (100 gm)

  Milk(cow's milk) - 2 cups/500ml(You can use coconut milk

  but should be added at the end)

  Water to cook dal - 3 cups/750 ml(approx)

  Ghee - 1 tbsp

  Palm jaggery: 1 cup (200 gm) (or adjust to taste)

  Cardamom powder - 2 tsp

  Some Hand full of chopped cashews

  Salt a pinch

Method

 

1. First wash karuppu ulundhu 2-3 times.

   2.Add ghee then drained karuppu ulundhu saute nicely till it turns golden

   & a nice aroma is released.

   3.Now add water(3 cups)& milk (2 cups) Let it boil(you can add a pinch of salt at this stage.

   4.Now close the lid pressure cook for 8-10 whistles or until its well cooked.

   5.Mean while add Palm jaggery to a pan with water to cover the jaggery let it dissolve completely then filter & keep it ready.

   5. When pressure goes off open.

   6. Grind black urad dal alone let the liquid stay in pressure cooker.

   7. Add some water if you feel difficult to grind to the consistency as shown(not so smooth).

   8. Transfer this to the pressure cooker with liquid with more washed water from the mixer jar.

   9. Bring to boil when it starts to bubble nicely the lumps will disappear so mash lightly & let it cook for 5-8 minutes.

   10. Now switch off the stove Its well cooked now add the filtered Palm Jaggery syrup stir & cardamom powder let it blend well.

   11. Healthy tasty Karuppu ulundhu pal is all ready.
   

Notes

• Add coconut milk at the end for a dairy-free version.
• Slightly grainy texture is authentic and enhances mouthfeel.
• Store extra in the fridge; reheat gently when needed.
• Karuppu Ulundhu Paal makes a great breakfast, after-school snack for kids, or a post-workout energy drink.
•  Preparing a jaggery syrup and straining it prevents grit and ensures even, natural sweetness throughout the drink.
• A slight graininess is traditional and gives a hearty, authentic mouthfeel.