Indian Toor Dal, Color : Yellow

Toor dal is the most widely used dal in India. It is also known as Toovar dal, Tuvar Dal, Arhar Dal, Peeli Dal or Yellow Dal in various Western countries they are known as pigeon peas. In Indian cooking, dal is the main accompaniment that can be served with any type of rice be it plain rice or jeera rice etc, or Indian flat bread like roti, chapatti, naan etc as it provides the requisite proteins for a balanced meal.
Toor dal is staple food in Indian cuisine. It is the main protein compliment for vegetarian diet when paired with a starchy food like rice and is a dish that is prepared every day in most of the Indian homes. Dal is a great way to bring India flavors into your homes. Tur dal is one of most prominent lentil among all the others available and exhibits a thick gelatinous meaty consistency.