Urad Dal is one of the richest sources of protein and Vitamin B. Urad dal is popularly soaked and ground to make the batter for dosas, idlis, vadas, etc. It is used in chutneys, curries and sometimes too makes desserts as well. Urad dal is also good for women as it has Iron, Folic Acid, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium which makes it a healthy pulse. Urad dal, also known as Split Black Gram, is one of the famous lentils used in southern part of Asia, especially in Indian cuisine.