Urad dal is available in the market in three forms: Whole with the skin, split with the skin and whole/split without the skin.
The whole dal with the skin is known as Sabut Urad in Hindi and Black gram in English. The split dal with the skin is known as Chilka urad in Hindi and split black gram in English.
Skinned whole/split is urad dal in Hindi and White lentil in English.
Scientific name: Vigna mungo
Food value: Contains high protein, essential vitamins, minerals and fiber.
Know more about urad dal from its plant.
Dal On The Table 