Arhar Dal, also known as Pigeon pea orTur dal or Red gram, is consumed across the country by almost all the communities and households and is a major source of protein in every day diet. It is also an important ingredient in many food delicacies cooked at home like sambhar and kootu. Because of its nutritional value, the water from cooked dal (without spices, of course) is also filtered and given to infants above 8 months.
Cooking tip - The cooking time of dal can be reduced if the lentils are soaked for 15-20 minutes before cooking in pressure cooker or steaming. Always add salt to the dal after it is cooked or else the lentils may remain hard. In about 20 minutes, the grain is fully cooked.

Arhar Dal, also known as Pigeon pea orTur dal or Red gram, is consumed across the country by almost all the communities and households and is a major source of protein in every day diet. It is also an important ingredient in many food delicacies cooked at home like sambhar and kootu. Because of its nutritional value, the water from cooked dal (without spices, of course) is also filtered and given to infants above 8 months.
Cooking tip - The cooking time of dal can be reduced if the lentils are soaked for 15-20 minutes before cooking in pressure cooker or steaming. Always add salt to the dal after it is cooked or else the lentils may remain hard. In about 20 minutes, the grain is fully cooked.