South India's favourite, this dal is a part of crispy Medu vadas,
dosas, idli and other South Indian delicacies enjoyed by people
across the nation. Urad dal-split black lentils or black gram dal is
creamy white and quite bland. Although, when used to make
Khatti urad dal, Rajasthani spicy kachoris, and paired with paneer
or palak to make a sabzi, it acquires a strong flavour.
Urad dal has a high folic acid content and can provide
the necessary amount of it that's needed by the body. For women
who are trying to conceive a baby, this dal can aid in alleviating
folic acid deficiency commonly seen in women. Moreover, this
lentil is rich in both protein and fibre, promoting muscle,
bone and dental health.