Urad Dal - versatile and nutritious.  Black gram or urad dal Vigna Mungo is a bean grown in South Asia where it has been cultivated for thousands of years. Urad dal is a very popular ingredient in Indian Kitchens because of its versatility. The crop is grown both as a Rabi and Kharif crop in India and is grown extensively in South India, the  Northern part of Bangladesh and Nepal. It is a good food for vegetarians and vegans as it is rich in protein.  Urad dal is available in different forms:   As a split white lentil whole round unsplit black lentil Split lentil with the black skin still on.  Health Benefits of Urad Dal: Urad dal is rich in both soluble and insoluble fibre which aids digestion. Also supports liver health.  Urad dal is loaded with fibre, magnesium, and potassium which support heart health. Potassium is said to improve blood circulation.  Urad da l has a high content of iron which boosts energy levels and stimulates the producti...