Yellow Prgeon Peas ( Arhar Dal)

The pigeon pea is a perennial legume from the family Fabaceae. Since its domestication in the Indian subcontinent at least 3,500 years ago, its seeds have become a common food in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

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YELLOW PRGEON PEAS ( ARHAR DAL)

Yellow Pigeon Peas is commonly known as the toor dal or tuvar dal. Arhar dal is also sometimes referred to as lentils or split pigeon peas. This traditional Indian dish is often served with rich spices over rice, which we call as Dal Tadka , Dal fry, Tuvar Dal, sambhar, etc and is a staple in many Indian restaurants and households.

Toor dal is a member of the legume family and has a number of health benefits. The split lentil (tur dal) is slightly sweet, having nutty flavor, easily digestible and absorbs the flavor of other spices quickly. They take a little longer to cook than moong Dal. When this dal is combined is combined with rice, a complete protein is gained. This Tuvar dal can be known with different names in different region of country or world.

Yellow Pigeon Peas is rich in Folic Acid which is an important vitamin for all women, especially those planning to become pregnant. Folic acid is essential for fetal development. Yellow Pigeon Peas is also an excellent source of carbohydrates, which our body needs for energy. Legumes such as toor dal contain complex carbohydrates, which are recommended because of their increased nutritional value.