Vigna mungo, also known as black gram, urad bean, urid bean, matimah, matikolai, mash kalai, maas/kalo daal, uzhunnu parippu, ulundu parippu, minapa pappu, uddu, or black matpe, is a bean grown in South Asia.
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Urad dal is low in cholesterol, with only around 0 milligrams of cholesterol per 100 grams.
Urad dal is a rich source of protein, with approximately 25 grams of protein per 100 grams.
Urad dal is high in fiber, with around 18 grams of fiber per 100 grams.
Urad dal is a good source of iron, providing approximately 7 milligrams of iron per 100 grams.
Urad dal is rich in folate, providing around 216 micrograms of folate per 100 grams.
Various States in India, this dal is used in various cuisines.
Jammu and Lower Himachal:- Dogra Cuisine, Dal Maddhra, Teliya Maah, Lakhnapuri Bhalle, Lakhanpuri Laddu
Uttarakhand:- Chainsu or Chaisu
North India:- Dal Makhani
Bengal:- Kalai Ruti, Biulir Dal
Rajasthan:- Panchmel Dal to be consumed with Bati
South India:- Idli, Dosa, Vada, Papadum
Andhra Pradesh:- Sunnundallu or Pinapa Sunnundallu