Heera Daria, also known as Roasted Gram Split, is produced by roasting and splitting chana dal or gram lentils. This versatile ingredient is widely used in various dishes, particularly in South Indian cuisine such as coconut chutney. It is a key ingredient in popular Indian snacks like chivda and bhel puri, as well as in the preparation of spice blends such as garam masala and chaat masala.