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Toor Dal 500g

Toor Dal – A Classic Ingredient for Authentic Indian Cooking

Bring the comforting flavours of traditional Indian cuisine to your kitchen with Toor Dal 500g from SpiceNEasy NZ. Also known as split pigeon peas, tuvar dal or arhar dal, toor dal is a popular pantry staple used in a wide variety of Indian dishes. It has a mild, earthy flavour and cooks into a soft, creamy texture that absorbs spices and seasonings beautifully.

Perfect for everyday meals, toor dal is an essential ingredient for traditional dals, South Indian sambar, hearty soups and flavourful curries.

RRP:

NZ$ 6.99

Price:

NZ$ 4.70

UOM:

each

Product Code:

Toor Daal 500g

Rating:

☆☆☆☆☆ (5.0/5 from 3 reviews)

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Why You'll Love Toor Dal

Authentic Indian Staple: A traditional ingredient for home-style Indian cooking.
Creamy Texture: Softens beautifully when cooked, creating rich and comforting dishes.
Versatile Ingredient: Ideal for dal, sambar, soups and vegetable curries.
Pairs Beautifully with Spices: Complements turmeric, cumin, coriander, mustard seeds and curry leaves.
Everyday Pantry Essential: Perfect for preparing satisfying family meals.

How to Use Toor Dal

Rinse thoroughly and soak in warm water for around 30 minutes before cooking, if desired. Simmer in fresh water until tender, then season with turmeric, salt and your favourite spices.

Prepare a classic dal tadka with cumin, garlic and chilli, or use toor dal as the base for South Indian sambar with vegetables and tamarind. Serve with steamed rice, roti or naan for a delicious, comforting meal.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from moisture and direct sunlight.

Shop Toor Dal 500g online at SpiceNEasy NZ and enjoy the authentic taste of traditional Indian home cooking.

Recipe for Toor Daal

South Indian Sambar

Authentic Recipe

Ingredients:

1 cup toor dal (soaked 30 mins)
1 tsp turmeric
2 cups mixed veggies (okra, drumsticks, carrot)
1 tbsp sambar powder
1/2 tsp asafoetida
1 tamarind pulp (golf-ball size)
2 tbsp ghee
1 tsp mustard seeds
10 curry leaves

Key Steps:

Pressure cook dal + turmeric (3 whistles) → whisk until smooth
Simmer with veggies + sambar powder + tamarind water
Temper mustard seeds + curry leaves in ghee → pour over

Pro Tip:

For extra creaminess, replace 1/4 cup water with coconut milk

Other Top Toor Dal Recipes:

Maharashtrian Varan Bhaat (simple ghee-tempered dal)
Gujarati Dal (sweet-sour with jaggery + lemon)
Goan Khatkhate (festive veggie + dal stew)

Storage Hack:

Freeze cooked dal in portions (reheat with splash of water)

Need a quick soak method or restaurant-style thickness hack? Ask!

Fun Fact: Toor dal crops naturally enrich soil with nitrogen—farmers call it "green gold"!

Note

At Spice N Easy, we take food safety and allergen awareness seriously. Please be aware that all our products are packed in a facility in New Zealand , that also handles various allergens, including tree nuts, peanuts, sesame, lupin, gluten-containing cereals, soy, milk, eggs, and other potential allergens.

Although we take care to minimise the risk of cross-contact, we cannot guarantee that our products are completely free from traces of these allergens.

If you have a food allergy, intolerance, or dietary restriction, please read the product label carefully before consumption. If you have any concerns about allergens in our products, please contact us before placing your order.

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