Toor Dal

About Toor Dal

• Toor dal is also known as tuvar dal, arhar dal, split pigeon pea, tovar dal, tur dal, thuvaram paruppu, kandhi pappu.
• Toor dal popular recipes like south indian sambhar, gujarati dals, the famous puran poli and lots of other tasty dishes are made using toor dal.
• Gujarati Toovar dal, a sweet and sour version made with toovar dal, jaggery and tomatoes can tickle your senses and palates. It is made on a regular basis in most Gujarati households and served along with bhaat (rice), rotli and shaak.
• Toovar Dal Ni Khichdi is another favourite Gujarati delicacy. If storing for a very long time, you might want to buy oil-coatedpulses.
• Wash it with running water, and soak for for 30 minutes to 1 hour in warm water to make it easier to cook and boil in a covered pot, or cook in a pressure cooker for 3 whistles