Toor Dal is a common staple prepared in an Indian kitchen. Cooked with different Indian spices, one can cook a variety of dishes with Toor Dal.

It is a major source of protein and many other nutrients for vegetarians. It is the most widely-used form of lentil. Popular recipes like South India sambhar, Gujarati dals, the famous puran poli and lots of other tasty Indian dishes are made using toor dal.