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Natco Toor Dal Plain - 500g is dried split pigeon peas, with Malawi named on the pictured pack. Also known as arhar dal or tuvar dal, these yellow split pulses are distinct from chana dal and yellow split peas. Their mild, earthy flavour suits dal tadka, vegetable sambar and Gujarati dal, softening during cooking into a base that can be mashed to your preferred consistency. This 500g pack is a dry ingredient requiring preparation and cooking, not a ready-to-eat dal.
Toor dal can be cooked until soft and lightly mashed for a smooth, thick finish, or loosened with cooking liquid for a more spoonable dal. Its mild taste lets cumin, garlic, curry leaves and other recipe seasonings shape the finished dish. Use it as the pulse base for sambar or make a simple tempered dal to accompany rice and vegetables. The 500g format lets you measure out each recipe's quantity and keep the remaining dry pulses tightly sealed between meals.
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 varies with soaking and cooking method, so check that the dal is soft rather than relying on a fixed time alone. Stir as the mixture thickens, add hot water when needed and mash to the texture you want. 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.
Brand: Natco | Weight: 500g | 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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