Also Known as
Split Black Eye dal, split cow peas

Description
These are split black eye beans, creamy white in color and have a black mark on their inner curve.

How to Select
Always choose large, oblong beans are creamy-white with a black "eye" on one side. The skin is quite thick. They have a subtle, nutty aroma and a rich creamy taste that is slightly earthy

Culinary Uses
· Chola dal is very easy to cook and tastes delicious.
· The flour made from this dal can be used to make Dhoklas, Chorafali - a popular Diwali snack.
· Chola dal Dhoklas is a good protein source and a great snack.

How to Store
Beans and lentils can have very small stones but this is rare. Small stones are difficult to remove from beans and lentils because stones are organic and have to be removed by human hands. Always store dry beans in a dry airtight container at room temperature. Do not store dry bean in the refrigerator. Once cooked, beans can be kept in the refrigerator in a covered container for up to 5 days and in an airtight container. Beans are best used within one year. They can lose their moisture and take longer to soak and cook. Always rinse and sort beans before cooking.

Health Benefits
· Chola dal is an excellent source of potassium, rich in the best sort of fiber - soluble fiber - which helps to eliminate cholesterol from the body.
· They are a good source of folate, potassium, copper, phosphorous and manganese.
· It is certainly a high quality protein.