toor dal
Split pigeon peas
Toor dal is a type of dried split legume, also called pigeon peas, commonly used in South Asian cooking.
It has a mild, nutty flavor and cooks down to a creamy texture, making it the base for many dal dishes: She simmered toor dal with turmeric and cumin for dinner.
- pigeon peaTropical pulse crop
- lentilEdible disc-shaped legume
- curryAromatic South Asian dish
- turmericYellow rhizome spice
- pressure cookerSealed pot using steam
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- legumespea, peas, bean, beans, lentils
- lentilsred lentils, brown lentils, black lentils, yellow lentils, dried lentils
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