Regularly eating urad dal with a low-fat diet may help maintain lipid homeostasis (balance). As a result, it may help reduce the risk of heart diseases. Agents responsible for this heart-friendly property of Urad dal are fibre, low glycemic index, and minor components like saponins, phytosterols and oligosaccharides.⁶ Also, the lipids in black gram may show cholesterol-lowering effects in humans.⁸  If you are suffering from heart disease, make sure you talk to your healthcare provider before using urad dal for its properties.