Tasty & Nutritious
Toor Dal plain has a sweet, nutty flavour and is the most widely used lentil in Indian cooking. This dal is an essential for your store cupboard, used in many different dishes.
High Fibre
High Protein
Vegan
Vegetarian| Typical values | Per 100g | Per 45g serving |
| Energy | 1350kj | |
| Energy | 321kcal | |
| Fat | 3.5g | |
| of which saturates | 0.9g | |
| Carbohydrate | 60g | |
| of which sugars | 2.9g | |
| Fibre | 18g | |
| Protein | 21g | |
| Salt | <0.1g |
May contain Peanuts, Nuts, Sesame, Cereals containing Gluten, Milk, Celery, Soya, Mustard and Sulphites.
Toor Dal (pigeon peas).
Cook a staple Mitti Handi Dal (Buttery Toor Dal) or a laidback Sambhar (Lentil and Vegetable Stew).
Toor Dal has a sweet, nutty flavour and is the most widely used lentil in Indian cooking. Use as a main ingredient for dals and South Indian sambhars. Lentils are high in fibre, rich in protein and naturally low in fat.
A mild nutty and earthy flavour.
A sweet nutty aroma.
Coriander, cardamom, cumin.
Toor Dal is high in fibre, low in calories and a good source of protein. Adding more pulses like Toor Dal to your diet offers many health benefits, which may include helping you manage your weight and lowering the risk of common chronic health issues, such as Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
