Organic Toor Dal / Split Pigeon Peas - 64 oz (4Lb) 1.8 kg - Sheel Brand - USDA Certified Organic Product

Organic Toor Dal / Split Pigeon Peas - 64 oz (4Lb) 1.8 kg - Sheel Brand - USDA Certified Organic Product Ingredients : Organic Pigeon Peas USDA Certified Organic 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. Culinary uses Main dish: It is a staple in many Indian and South Indian cuisines, forming the base for dishes like dal tadka, sambar, and rasam. Soups and stews: Toor dal can be used to make simple soups, sometimes called dal ka pani, or used in heartier stews. Snacks: It is used to create snacks like paruppu vada. Dough and bread: It can be ground and added to dough for making rotis or incorporated into other grain-based dishes. Desserts: In some regional preparations, it can be used to make a sweet dish, like dal halwa.