Urad dal (lentils) is split urad beans without the skin. Also called Ulutham Paruppu. These are black lentils (or urad dal) that have been split and skinned. This is also a common and popular legume which is widely used all over Pakistan  . This is used for making dal or soups. Great for vegan and low fat diets. Off-white in color, it possesses soothing & cooling qualities. Urad dal, along with rice, is used to make dosas, the crisp pancakes of southern India and also to make pappadums. In South  India, Uraddal is used as a seasoning with mustard seeds and for curries.