This helps boost the energy levels in the body and keeps you active. It is a protein-rich dal for vegetarians - for maintaining strong bones and a healthy body. Ural Dal is good for digestion, prevents constipation and also has various beauty benefits.Urad dal is popularly soaked and ground to make batter for dosas, idlis , vadas etc. It is used in chutneys, curries and sometimes to make desserts as well.