Pigeon Pea (Split) (Tuvar Dal / Toor Dal / Arhar Dal)

pigeon pea is commonly known as arhar dal or split toor (tuvar) dal. A yellow coloured lentil flat on one side, oblong in shape, used widely in indian cooking. 

pigeon pea can be used with vegetables, as dried pea or can be grounded into flour. When cooked along with cereals, pigeon pea makes a balanced diet. Split peas can be pureed and served. It can also be added to salad. The most common preparation is 'dal'. It is used to make popular dishes like the south indian sambar or the gujarati dal.

the pigeon pea is easily digested and therefore suitable for invalids. It has many medicinal properties. It relieves inflammation of internal organs. However, excessive use of pigeon pea causes hyper acidity and wind in the intestines. Therefore, it is forbidden in gastric ulcer and heart disease. It cures baldness, jaundice, inflammation and piles.