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387 Toor dal recipes | Toovar Dal (Arhar Dal) recipes
Toor dal recipes. toor dal Indian recipes. From sumptuous preparations like the Punjabi dal tadka to the basic toor dal, snacks like mixed dal handvo or pulse appe and sweet treats like puran poli, toovar (arhar) dal is the most widely-used form of lentil in India. It is a rich source of protein and a versatile ingredient found in most Indian households. Arhar dal or split pigeon pea is generally soaked and cooked.
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Apart from protein, toovar dal also provides many nutrients our body needs such as iron, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, potassium and B vitamins.
An aromatic, flavorful onion-tomato masala is the base of most dals tempering.
Cooked toor dal is added to it and simmered with a dash of sweet and sour agents like jaggery, lemon juice, amchur or tamarind. You can add a punch to this simple preparation by adding spinach. Punjabi Toovar Aur Palak ki Dal and Palak Toovar Dal are mouth-watering delights brimming with nutrients.
Punjabi Arhar ki Dal with Spinach
A wholesome combination of vegetables and multiple dals to make the Subzi Dal, not only has an interesting texture but also, an outburst of flavors, thanks to the wide range of ingredients. If not vegetables, you can simply combine a myriad of dals to make the Panch Ratani Dal and Teen Ratna Dal with a pour of aromatic tempering.
Dal Moghlai and Masalawali Toovar Dal are other flavorful and easy preparations that make a delectable accompaniment for parathas and rotis.
Gujarati recipes using Toor Dal
Gujarati Toovar dal, a sweet and sour version made with toovar dal, jaggery and tomatoes can tickle your senses and palates. It is made on a regular basis in most Gujarati households and served along with bhaat (rice), rotli and shaak. Add a festive hue with an addition of ingredients like peanuts and yam to make the traditional Gujarati Dal.
Osaman with Gujarati sukha moong or Lachko Dal is a traditional lunch menu. Trevti Dal and Bhatia Kadhi are other interesting Gujarati preparations that can be tried when you are bored with the routine preparations.
One-pot meals like Ek Toap Na Dal Bhaat, Toovar Dal ni Khichdi and Dal Dhokli are other popular Gujarati delights. These meals are not only nutritious and interesting but also, satiating even when they make use of common ingredients.
Ek Toap Na Dal Bhaat ( Gujarati Recipe)
South-Indian recipes using Toor Dal
Dry spice-mixes like Homemade Rasam Powder and Sambhar Masala makes use of toovar dal which is roasted along with a myriad of ingredients. They have a long shelf life and aid in the preparation of lip-smacking authentic food.
Rasam, Sambhar and their variants are popular dishes from Southern India. They are flavorful and can be relished as it is or accompanied by rice, snacks like idli, vada or dosa. Rasam is generally made with a special spice powder, tamarind, tomatoes and dal, concluded aptly with an aromatic tempering.
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Here is a list of a few varieties of rasam :
1. Tomato Rasam
4. Dal Rasam
While most dosa and idli batter is made using a combination of rice and urad dal, you can try your hands on unique delights like Dal and Vegetable Idli, Mix Dal and Rice Dosa and Adai. These snacks taste amazing with sambhar and coconut chutney.
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Other than this, Vaingya Ambot, Kerala Style Tomato Dal, Drumstick Dal are some tongue-tickling dishes that can be served with rice or Pongal. Bisi bele bhaat, a traditional rice dish from Karnataka served piping hot topped with lots of ghee and accompanied by fried papads and a cool raita, is simply irresistible!
Our collection of 384 toovar dal recipes will surely have some unique and interesting recipes which you have never tried.
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Straight from the kitchens of andhra pradesh, this delicacy is extremely liked and very frequently consumed there. pappu … More..
Recipe# 4911
29 March, 2010
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This traditional spicy rice dish from karnataka is quite addictive – served piping hot topped with lots of … More..
Recipe# 4964
05 April, 2010
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Soya toovar dal roti, these unique rotis flavoured with garlic are a healthy combination of four flours – … More..
Recipe# 5061
16 April, 2010
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Darbari dal, a quick fix dal that can be made when you are tired of making the same … More..
Recipe# 5258
24 May, 2010
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Panchratni dal, the dish is a blend of dals with spices; it is a tasty accompaniment to rice, … More..
Recipe# 5331
02 June, 2010
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A speciality of gujarat which makes a meal by itself. More..
Recipe# 2842
04 September, 2010
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A dish fit for the royals! vegetables like pumpkin, baby corn and onions are sautéed before being boiled … More..
Recipe# 3666
14 September, 2010
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As the ‘trevti’ in the title suggests, this is a combination of three dals simmered with spices. The … More..
Recipe# 783
14 December, 2011
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Spinach and toovar dal used for this mildly spiced recipe, makes this dal a rich calcium source. Serve … More..
Recipe# 644
28 August, 2012
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The aromatic flavours of this traditional South Indian dish are truly irresistible. The speciality of this sambhar is … More..
Recipe# 3298
26 November, 2012
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Jeera-pepper rasam, some times common cold and feverishness after pregnancy call for a hot and spicy antidote – … More..
Recipe# 5073
18 January, 2013
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This simple dal made with toovar and masoor dals is transformed when curds and cream are added to … More..
Recipe# 5774
26 April, 2013
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Straight from royal kitchens, healthy though unlike its traditional version is oil free, and replaces fat rich ingredients … More..
Recipe# 4189
20 September, 2013
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Recipe# 2249
20 September, 2013
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Cooked rice and dal are layered with a special gravy made with bohri masala, and topped with deep-fried … More..
Recipe# 2256
20 September, 2013
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Toovar dal with vegetables is a wholesome dish, full of vegetables and protein-rich dal. You need not stick … More..
Recipe# 4186
15 October, 2013
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Chana, toovar and green moong dal is a protein-rich combination of dals prepared in an authentic indian style, … More..
Recipe# 6009
07 February, 2014
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We are lucky to be living in a land of such diverse and dynamic cultures, and we should … More..
Recipe# 5499
15 April, 2014
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This dal brings in a distinct south Indian flavor to the table. Toovar dal is cooked with a … More..
Recipe# 634
11 June, 2014
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Delicious masala-stuffed vegetables, rice and dal are carefully cooked together in this one of a kind recipe. A … More..
Recipe# 5802
22 August, 2014
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Rich in taste and nutrition, this Palak Toovar Dal is a healthful dish you can prepare frequently without … More..
Recipe# 3876
14 September, 2014
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Sambhar is a dish that is synonymous with South Indian cooking. As it is, sambhar is very nutritious … More..
Recipe# 3877
14 September, 2014
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A delightful combination of five dals, simmered with not just whole spices but a bouquet of aromatic spice … More..
Recipe# 3785
19 September, 2014
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It is right to be concerned about shedding your pregnancy weight after delivery, but you surely do not … More..
Recipe# 5071
13 January, 2015
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Dhokli, a traditional Gujarati favourite is transformed into a diabetic-friendly treat by using whole-wheat flour, soya flour and … More..
Recipe# 3991
25 January, 2015
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This irresistible Mixed Vegetable Dal is a chock-full of nutritious vegetables like kaddu, gavarfali and baingan along with … More..
Recipe# 5037
10 April, 2015
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Recipe# 6188
16 May, 2015
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As you will see from this recipe, exotic dal recipes can be prepared authentically without using onions or … More..
Recipe# 4033
17 June, 2015
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Here, a wholesome combo of five dals is flavoured with a special masala water and whole spices as … More..
Recipe# 3662
17 June, 2015
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A fiery paste of dry red chillies, aromatic seeds and pungent ginger and garlic is at the heart … More..
Recipe# 6255
31 August, 2015
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Straight from the kitchens of andhra pradesh, this delicacy is extremely liked and very frequently consumed there. pappu … More..
calories per serving
This traditional spicy rice dish from karnataka is quite addictive – served piping hot topped with lots of … More..
calories per serving
Soya toovar dal roti, these unique rotis flavoured with garlic are a healthy combination of four flours – … More..
calories per serving
Darbari dal, a quick fix dal that can be made when you are tired of making the same … More..
calories per serving
Panchratni dal, the dish is a blend of dals with spices; it is a tasty accompaniment to rice, … More..
calories per serving
A speciality of gujarat which makes a meal by itself. More..
calories per serving
A dish fit for the royals! vegetables like pumpkin, baby corn and onions are sautéed before being boiled … More..
calories per serving
As the ‘trevti’ in the title suggests, this is a combination of three dals simmered with spices. The … More..
calories per serving
Spinach and toovar dal used for this mildly spiced recipe, makes this dal a rich calcium source. Serve … More..
calories per serving
The aromatic flavours of this traditional South Indian dish are truly irresistible. The speciality of this sambhar is … More..
calories per serving
Jeera-pepper rasam, some times common cold and feverishness after pregnancy call for a hot and spicy antidote – … More..
calories per serving
This simple dal made with toovar and masoor dals is transformed when curds and cream are added to … More..
calories per serving
Straight from royal kitchens, healthy though unlike its traditional version is oil free, and replaces fat rich ingredients … More..
calories per serving
Cooked rice and dal are layered with a special gravy made with bohri masala, and topped with deep-fried … More..
calories per serving
Toovar dal with vegetables is a wholesome dish, full of vegetables and protein-rich dal. You need not stick … More..
calories per serving
Chana, toovar and green moong dal is a protein-rich combination of dals prepared in an authentic indian style, … More..
calories per serving
We are lucky to be living in a land of such diverse and dynamic cultures, and we should … More..
calories per serving
This dal brings in a distinct south Indian flavor to the table. Toovar dal is cooked with a … More..
calories per serving
Delicious masala-stuffed vegetables, rice and dal are carefully cooked together in this one of a kind recipe. A … More..
calories per serving
Rich in taste and nutrition, this Palak Toovar Dal is a healthful dish you can prepare frequently without … More..
calories per serving
Sambhar is a dish that is synonymous with South Indian cooking. As it is, sambhar is very nutritious … More..
calories per serving
A delightful combination of five dals, simmered with not just whole spices but a bouquet of aromatic spice … More..
calories per serving
It is right to be concerned about shedding your pregnancy weight after delivery, but you surely do not … More..
calories per serving
Dhokli, a traditional Gujarati favourite is transformed into a diabetic-friendly treat by using whole-wheat flour, soya flour and … More..
calories per serving
This irresistible Mixed Vegetable Dal is a chock-full of nutritious vegetables like kaddu, gavarfali and baingan along with … More..
calories per serving
More..
calories per serving
As you will see from this recipe, exotic dal recipes can be prepared authentically without using onions or … More..
calories per serving
Here, a wholesome combo of five dals is flavoured with a special masala water and whole spices as … More..
calories per serving
A fiery paste of dry red chillies, aromatic seeds and pungent ginger and garlic is at the heart … More..

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