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Uykuluk is the Turkish word for "sweetbread". In Turkey, Uykuluk specifically of lamb is made into a Kebab, however, it needs an acquired taste to be able to enjoy Uykuluk. It is said that Uykuluk is Turkey is highly addictive. Uykuluk is also used for making Kokoreç. Uykuluk are the sweetbreads around which the intestines are wrapped. Some vendors just use fat to wrap Kokoreç , but Uykuluk is important for real Kokoreç.

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Uzhin (????) is the Russian word for "supper" or dinner

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Uzhunnu Vada refers to a fried fritter from Kerala looking like a doughnut made from Uzhunnuparippu or Uzhunnu Parippu also called Black Gram, Urad Dal/Dhal or Black Beluga Lentils.

Uzhunnu Vada is also known in South India as Medu Vada, Urad Dal/Dhal or Black Gram Fritters They are served for snacks with hot tea or even for breakfast with a Meat Curry.

Uzhunna Vada is one of the mainstays in a Chaya Kada or Teashops in Kerala. In the district of Allepey in Kerala, they are always available on the display racks and often served with a Curry.

Below are pictures of Uzhunnu Vada from one of the Chaya Kada (Teashops) which I frequneted when was on vacation in Allepey.

Uzhunnu Vada served with Beef Curry.

A Close up view of the Uzhunnu Vada on display in the said shop.

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Deutsch: Uzhunnuparippu / Español: Uzhunnuparippu / Português: Uzhunnuparippu / Français: Uzhunnuparippu / Italiano: Uzhunnuparippu

Uzhunnuparippu is the Malayalam term for split black gram (split urad dal), a type of lentil commonly used in South Indian cooking. The term comes from "uzhunnu," meaning black gram, and "parippu," meaning lentil or split Legume. Uzhunnuparippu is a staple ingredient in Kerala cuisine and is known for its creamy texture and mild flavour, which makes it ideal for a variety of dishes, including curries, stews, and batters.

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