Urad Dal is one of the most used ingredients in the Indian kitchen. It is popularly soaked and ground to make batter for dosas, idlis, vadas, etc. It is used in chutneys, curries and sometimes to makes desserts as well.

 Urad dal are pulses that, although commonly called lentils, are actually related to cowpeas and mung beans. They originated in India, where they are still an important culinary ingredient, used in popular dishes such as dal makhani, dosa and papadum.