Toor, the Comfort Dal

For most Indians, home food is synonymous with dal chawal. However far one might travel, feasting on international cuisine, at the end of the day, the heart and soul crave a home-cooked meal comprising of a bowl of steaming hot, well-seasoned golden Dal with roti or rice. For most people, that much-desired bowl of dal is usually toor.

And it isn’t without reason that this has always been the ‘dal’ entire households could rely on. A no-fuss crop that can survive even in poor soil conditions or dry weather to a no-fuss dal that is quick to cook and amazing to taste. From a mere bowl of toor dal, one could unlock several nutrients – Vitamin B1, B9, Vitamin C, Iron, Phosphorous and so on. Indian bodybuilders, who have chose the vegetarian way of life, rely heavily on this lentil for their protein intake.

However, word is the pre-Independence Britishers could never really get around Toor being such a rich source of proteins and named it pigeon peas, as something only pigeons would eat. That’s how Toor might have got its English name but its international journey began in India. Offered in restaurants as the yummy Dal Tadka or Dal Fry, every region has a uniquely delicious recipe for Toor. It is also the main ingredient in South Indian dishes like sambar and bisi bele bath.

The Tata Sampann Advantage

Tata Sampann Dals do not undergo artificial polishing with water, oil or leather, and hence the Toor Dal’s nutritional value is preserved.

Tata Sampann Toor Dal observes a moisture content (10%) lower than AGMARK standard (14%).This low-moisture content makes it a high-protein Dal product by delivering more Toor Dal per kg in comparison to other loose dals.

Our Toor Dal is graded and sorted to remove any discoloured grain, thereby producing the best quality grains.

Health Benefits

High fibre content
Keeps constipation problems in check
Reduces the risk of chronic diseases
Rich in carbohydrates
Energy source for the body
Suitable for a low cholesterol diet
Aids in curing cough
Treats stomach pain and gastric issues
A great source of folic acid, a bowl of toor dal is recommended to pregnant mothers to help prevent folate deficiency.