{"product_id":"laxmi-vsd-madhi-toor-dal-plain-2-lb","title":"Laxmi Vsd Madhi Toor Dal Plain 2 Lb","description":"\u003cp\u003eLaxmi Toor Dal Plain 2 lb is premium split pigeon peas — the everyday lentil of Indian kitchens. Laxmi's plain (non-oily) toor dal cooks to a smooth, velvety consistency perfect for dal tadka, sambhar and rasam. Available at Anora's Cash N Carry in Los Angeles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures of Laxmi Toor Dal Plain\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlain (non-oiled) variety — no mineral oil coating for a cleaner taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth-cooking toor dal ideal for sambhar, dal fry and Gujarati dal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh in protein and dietary fiber — a nutritious everyday staple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaxmi brand quality — sourced and packed for South Asian grocery standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWash toor dal thoroughly and pressure cook with 2.5 cups water per cup of dal for 3–4 whistles until soft. For dal tadka, temper with ghee, cumin, garlic, tomatoes and turmeric. For sambhar, cook with tamarind, mixed vegetables and sambhar powder. The plain variety blends smoothly for a silky finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between plain and oily toor dal?\u003c\/strong\u003e Oily toor dal is coated with mineral oil for extended shelf life. Plain toor dal has no coating, tastes cleaner and is generally preferred for home cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does toor dal take to cook without a pressure cooker?\u003c\/strong\u003e On the stovetop, simmer toor dal for 40–50 minutes in plenty of water, stirring occasionally, until completely soft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan toor dal be used to make sambhar?\u003c\/strong\u003e Absolutely — it is the base lentil for all South Indian sambhar varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergen note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lentil\/legume product. May be processed in a facility handling other legumes and grains. Refer to the package label for allergen details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laxmi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49013340897507,"sku":"61894706","price":6.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2811\/6963\/files\/laxmi_toordalunoily_4_nc.webp?v=1781888934","url":"https:\/\/anorascashncarry.com\/products\/laxmi-vsd-madhi-toor-dal-plain-2-lb","provider":"ANORAS CASH N CARRY ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}