{"product_id":"desi-kitchen-toor-dal-2-lb","title":"Desi Kitchen Toor Dal 2 Lb","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesi Kitchen Toor Dal 2 lb is premium split pigeon peas — the most widely consumed dal in Indian households. With a mild earthiness, golden color and comforting richness, toor dal is the essential base for classic sambhar, Gujarati dal and everyday yellow dal tadka. Available at Anora's Cash N Carry in Los Angeles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures of Desi Kitchen Toor Dal 2 lb\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium split pigeon peas (toor\/arhar dal) — clean, sorted and uniform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich, earthy flavor — the backbone of South Indian sambhar and North Indian dal tadka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh in protein, fiber and B vitamins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 lb pack — the everyday size for regular Indian household cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Cook\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse 1 cup of toor dal and soak for 20–30 minutes if time allows. Pressure cook with 2.5 cups water and a pinch of turmeric for 3–4 whistles until completely soft and smooth. For dal tadka: prepare a tadka of ghee, cumin, mustard seeds, onion, tomato, ginger and garlic. Add to the cooked dal and simmer. For sambhar: add tamarind water, sambhar powder, vegetables and curry leaves to cooked toor dal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between toor dal and chana dal?\u003c\/strong\u003e Toor dal (split pigeon peas) cooks to a softer, more liquid consistency ideal for dal and sambhar. Chana dal (split Bengal gram) holds its shape better and is used in drier preparations and chutneys.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does my toor dal take a long time to cook?\u003c\/strong\u003e Oily or waxed toor dal (a common preservation method) takes longer to soften. Soak for 30–60 minutes and pressure cook for 4–5 whistles. Look for non-oily toor dal for faster cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan toor dal be used for making Gujarati dal?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — sweet-sour Gujarati dal is made from toor dal cooked with jaggery, tamarind, tomato and whole spices for a distinctive sweet-sour-spicy flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergen note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains legumes. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Check the label for facility allergen information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Desi Kitchen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49001788801251,"sku":"67102715","price":6.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2811\/6963\/files\/DesiKitchenToorDal2Lb.jpg?v=1783384923","url":"https:\/\/anorascashncarry.com\/products\/desi-kitchen-toor-dal-2-lb","provider":"ANORAS CASH N CARRY ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}