Black gram dal - Urad dal is also known as Split black lentils and Black gram dal. it is one of the extremely popular food ingredients in India. It is also called black gram. It has originated in South Asia. It is cultivated in the northern part of Nepal and Bangladesh, the Southern part of India. Chana Dal is called mash dal in Nepal and Bangladesh. It is a legume plant, and it has also been introduced in countries like Africa, Myanmar, the Caribbean, Fiji, and Mauritius.