What is whole urad dal? Image result for urad dal whole description Urad dal or whole black gram are the black seeds of the leguminous plant called Vigna mungo. It's mainly grown in India and used to make the Indian soup commonly known as 'Dal' India is the major producer and consumer of black gram. ( PROTA) Urad dal, also known as Split Black Gram, is one of the famous lentils used in southern part of Asia, especially in Indian cuisine. ... Urad Dal (white urad dal) White Urad Dal is a whole or split urad with its skin removed. These lentils are creamy white in color and have a milder flavor than whole Black Urad Dal. What is the texture of urad dal? Skinned and split urad dal is creamy white and somewhat bland. When boiled, the dal has an unusual mucilaginous texture. Tempered aromatically, it can be used as an accompaniment to rotis and rice.