Urad Dal (Uḷuttam paruppu) - உளுத்தம் பருப்பு

Urad Dhall (Vigna mungo), often called black gram, is a type of legume native to the Indian subcontinent. The seeds are small, oval, and typically black or dark brown, with a white interior. Urad dal is a staple in Indian cooking and is widely used in both whole and split forms. In its split form, it has a white appearance and is often used to prepare dals, soups, curries, and gravies.