Urad dal is called as black gram or black lentil in english. It also known as maah ki dal and kaali dal in Punjabi. Urad dal has a high protein content and is also rich in some essential vitamins, minerals and fibre. However do note that Urad dal is difficult to digest, so whenever you cook urad dal add spices or herbs like cumin seeds, asafoetida (hing), fennel seeds, ginger etc which will help in making the lentils easier to digest.
Urad dal is called as black gram or black lentil in english. It also known as maah ki dal and kaali dal in Punjabi. Urad dal has a high protein content and is also rich in some essential vitamins, minerals and fibre. However do note that Urad dal is difficult to digest, so whenever you cook urad dal add spices or herbs like cumin seeds, asafoetida (hing), fennel seeds, ginger etc which will help in making the lentils easier to digest.