Split Pigeon Peas for Family Dals and Larger-Batch Sambar

TRS Toor Dal Plain - 2kg is dried split pigeon peas, also known as arhar dal, tuvar dal or kandi pappu. These yellow split pulses are distinct from chana dal and yellow split peas, and soften during cooking to form a base for dals and vegetable dishes. This plain variety has a mild, earthy flavour suited to dal tadka, sambar and Gujarati dal. The 2kg pack is a dry cooking ingredient, not a ready-to-eat dal, and can be portioned out for individual recipes.

Why Choose TRS Toor Dal Plain?

Toor dal can be cooked until soft and lightly mashed for a smooth, thick finish, or loosened with cooking liquid for a more spoonable consistency. Its mild taste lets cumin, garlic, curry leaves and other recipe seasonings shape the finished dish. Use it as the pulse base for vegetable sambar or prepare a simple tempered dal alongside rice and vegetables. The 2kg format suits regular dal cooking and shared meals, with the remaining dry pulses kept tightly sealed between uses.

Sort through the dal and rinse thoroughly before preparation. Follow the current pack instructions or your chosen recipe for soaking, then drain if soaked and cook in fresh water as directed until fully tender. Cooking time depends on soaking and cooking method, so check that the dal is soft rather than relying on a fixed time alone. For larger batches, use a pan with enough room for the dal and cooking liquid, stir as the mixture thickens and top up with hot water when needed. For sambar, cook the dal until soft before combining with prepared vegetables, tamarind and spices according to your recipe. If pressure cooking, follow the appliance's liquid requirements and capacity guidance rather than simply filling it with the full batch.

Serving Suggestions

• Make dal tadka with soft cooked toor dal and a cumin, garlic and dried chilli tempering.
• Prepare vegetable sambar with cooked dal, tamarind, sambar spices and curry leaves to serve with rice, idli or dosa.
• Cook Gujarati-style dal with the sweet, sour and spiced seasonings specified in your recipe.
• Prepare a simple toor dal with turmeric and ginger to accompany chapati and a vegetable dish.
• Serve lightly mashed dal over steamed basmati rice with your preferred tempering and fresh coriander.

Product Details

Brand: TRS | Weight: 2kg | Type: Dried split pigeon peas, plain variety (toor dal / arhar dal / tuvar dal)

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Keep tightly sealed after opening.

Allergens: Refer to the current pack for the ingredient list and allergen advice.

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