Urad Dal

urad dal, sometimes referred as black gram or urd bean is the most nutritious of all the pulses and is recommended for diabetics. It originated in india where it has been in cultivation from ancient times and is one of the most highly prized pulses of india. They have a strong musky smell and a rich, heavy taste. When black lentils are split, they are creamy white and matte. The lentils are sometimes split with the skin left on. Split black lentils have a subtle and flour like aroma. The taste is quite bland