Toor Dal / Split Pigeon Peas - 2 Lb (907g)

 

The pigeon pea is a perennial legume from the family Fabaceae native to the Old World. The pigeon pea is widely cultivated in tropical and semitropical regions around the world, being commonly consumed in South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean.

 

Toor dal also called pigeon pea dal or arhar dal is a part of Indian meals. also known as 'Arhar dal', has slightly sweet, tangy, nutty flavor. When cooked, has a thick gelatinous meaty consistency, very nourishing and highly digestible. Widely used as a South Indian delicacy, Sambar and Rasam soups.

It contains iron, folic acid, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B and potassium. Apart from carbohydrates toor dal also contain proteins, fibers, and fats.