Urad Dal

Urad dal, also known as black gram or Vigna mungo, is a lentil-like bean with a creamy white interior and black skin that gives it a strong, earthy flavor:

Urad dal is a good source of protein and vitamin B, and it also contains iron, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and fiber. It's a popular ingredient in North Indian and South Indian cuisines. In South India, it's used to make batters for idlis and dosas, and to prepare vadas by soaking the dal, grinding it into a paste, and deep frying it