Toor Dal 500g
Discover the wholesome, earthy flavour of our Premium Toor Dal, also known as Split Pigeon Peas. A fundamental staple in Indian households, this versatile lentil is prized for its ability to cook down into a beautifully creamy and comforting texture, making it the perfect base for classic dishes. When cooked, it develops a rich, buttery flavour that forms the foundation of countless traditional recipes.
Naturally rich in plant-based protein and fibre, Toor Dal is not only delicious but also incredibly nourishing. It's the essential ingredient for creating authentic, soul-warming meals that are both simple to prepare and deeply satisfying for the whole family.
Why Choose Our Toor Dal?
Authentic Indian Staple: The traditional and most popular choice for making classic Indian dhal and South Indian Sambar.
Creamy & Comforting Texture: Breaks down perfectly when cooked, creating a smooth, hearty consistency.
Excellent Source of Nutrition: Packed with plant-based protein, dietary fibre, and essential vitamins.
Quick Cooking Time: Cooks faster than many other whole legumes, typically in 30-45 minutes.
Popular Ways to Use Toor Dal:
Classic Toor Dal Tadka: A simple, everyday lentil dish tempered with ghee, cumin, and garlic.
Sambar: A famous South Indian lentil and vegetable stew, tangy and flavourful.
Curries & Soups: Adds body and protein to a variety of vegetable curries and hearty soups.
Kitchari: A soothing, medicinal dish made with lentils and rice.
Dhal Makhani: A rich, creamy lentil dish (though traditionally made with urad dal).
Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container.
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Recipe for Toor Daal
🍛 South Indian Sambar
📜 Authentic Recipe
Ingredients:
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1 cup toor dal (soaked 30 mins)
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1 tsp turmeric
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2 cups mixed veggies (okra, drumsticks, carrot)
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1 tbsp sambar powder
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1/2 tsp asafoetida
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1 tamarind pulp (golf-ball size)
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2 tbsp ghee
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1 tsp mustard seeds
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10 curry leaves
Key Steps:
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Pressure cook dal + turmeric (3 whistles) → whisk until smooth
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Simmer with veggies + sambar powder + tamarind water
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Temper mustard seeds + curry leaves in ghee → pour over
Pro Tip:
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For extra creaminess, replace 1/4 cup water with coconut milk
🥇 Other Top Toor Dal Recipes:
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Maharashtrian Varan Bhaat (simple ghee-tempered dal)
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Gujarati Dal (sweet-sour with jaggery + lemon)
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Goan Khatkhate (festive veggie + dal stew)
Storage Hack:
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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"!
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