Urad dal is commercially called as black matpe huskless split or white lentil. The pulse is split and skinned to remove the outer black layer. Split urad dal is a little bland in taste and the flavour is not as strong as that of urad dal. This pulse is extensively used in the culinary preparation of variety of Asian dishes.  

Urad dal is commercially called as black matpe huskless split or white lentil. The pulse is split and skinned to remove the outer black layer. Split urad dal is a little bland in taste and the flavour is not as strong as that of urad dal. This pulse is extensively used in the culinary preparation of variety of Asian dishes.