These lentils are creamy white in color and have a milder flavor than whole Black Urad Dal. White Urad dal is very easy and quick to make and the addition of different tadkas makes this dal very flavorful and delicious.
Urad dal is very popular in Punjabi cuisine. In south India, urad dal is used as a seasoning with mustard seeds for curries and making various dishes such as Idli, Dosa, and Vada. White urad goes well with tandoori roti, Missi roti (Black chick peas flour roti) and Naan.
Whole beans of urad dal can be soaked until they sprout. These sprouts can then be used in salads or consumed as a snack.
