Unpolished Toor Dal

Unpolished toor dal, also written unpolished tur dal or arhar dal, is split pigeon pea that has not been polished. Many dals in the market are polished with water, oil or other coatings to make them look shiny and even; unpolished dal skips this step and keeps its natural, slightly matt look and taste. As per the seller, it is minimally processed. Toor dal is the everyday dal of many Indian homes. Use it for dal tadka, dal fry, sambar, rasam, Gujarati dal, Maharashtrian varan and khichdi. Rinse it well, soak it for 20 to 30 minutes and pressure cook it until soft before adding the tadka. This unpolished toor dal is sold by three farmer producer companies, including Greenvishva Farmer Producer Company and Ken Betwa Mahila Farmer Producer Company Limited. Store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Available in a 1 kg pack.