{"product_id":"organic-toor-dal-1kg","title":"Organic Toor Dal 1kg","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDhatu Organic Toor Dal 1kg — India's Most-Used Dal, Unpolished \u0026amp; Chemical-Free\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToor Dal — split pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) — is the most widely consumed dal in India, forming the backbone of sambar across the South, dal tadka across the North and rasam across Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Known as Toor Dal in Hindi, Togari Bele in Kannada, Thuvaram Paruppu in Tamil and Kandhi Pappu in Telugu, it is the defining pulse of the Indian kitchen. Dhatu's Organic Toor Dal 1kg is the go-to pack for households that cook dal multiple times a week — a better-value quantity of the same certified organic grain available in the 500g pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDhatu's Toor Dal is NPOP certified, unpolished and packed without any preservatives, edible oil coating or artificial brightening — a common cosmetic treatment applied during industrial dal processing to improve colour uniformity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Profile (per 100g, dry weight)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSingle ingredient: \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Toor Dal \/ Split Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e22.3g protein per 100g\u003c\/strong\u003e — a substantial plant-based protein contribution from an everyday dal\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15.0g dietary fibre per 100g\u003c\/strong\u003e — supports healthy digestion, promotes satiety\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2.7mg iron per 100g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e73mg calcium per 100g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow glycaemic index (~29)\u003c\/strong\u003e — produces a gradual, moderate glucose response; suitable for those monitoring their carbohydrate intake\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e335 kcal per 100g\u003c\/strong\u003e (dry); approximately 100 kcal per 100g cooked\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNaturally gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNPOP Certified Organic — no synthetic pesticides, no polishing agents, no additives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eToor Dal Across Indian Regional Cuisines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo other dal plays as central a role across as many regional cuisines as Toor Dal:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSouth India:\u003c\/strong\u003e The defining ingredient of sambar — the tamarind-spiced, vegetable-laden dal served at every South Indian meal from breakfast idli to rice-based lunch thali.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaharashtra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amti (a slightly sweet-sour dal with kokum or tamarind) and varan bhaat — a simple, comforting toor dal with ghee over rice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGujarat:\u003c\/strong\u003e The dal in the classic Gujarati thali — often tempered with mustard, curry leaves and jaggery for a balanced sweet-spicy flavour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAndhra Pradesh \/ Telangana:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pappu — a robustly spiced toor dal preparation, and the base for rasam (pepper water), the digestive thin soup served at the end of a South Indian meal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth India:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dal tadka — pressure-cooked toor dal tempered with onion, tomato, garlic, ghee and whole spices — the most commonly ordered dal at Indian restaurants worldwide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Cook Toor Dal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressure cooker (fastest):\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse well. Add 1 part toor dal to 2.5 parts water. 2–3 whistles on medium heat. The dal will be fully cooked — mash slightly and temper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStovetop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak 15–30 minutes, drain. Cook in 3x water — bring to boil, skim foam, reduce heat, cover and cook 25–30 minutes until completely soft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSambar base:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cook toor dal, mash smooth. Add tamarind water, sambar powder, tomatoes and selected vegetables (drumstick, carrot, pearl onion). Simmer together and finish with a coconut oil tadka of mustard seeds, dried red chilli, curry leaves and asafoetida.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso available in 500g:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you'd like to try Dhatu's Toor Dal before committing to the 1kg pack, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/organic-toor-dal-500g\"\u003e500g Organic Toor Dal\u003c\/a\u003e is available at ₹160.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Dhatu Organics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDhatu Organics sources certified organic dals from traditional farming communities across India. Every batch is cleaned, graded and packed without chemical treatment, polishing agents or additives. Single-ingredient, minimally processed, exactly as nature intended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dhatu Organics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46678290104478,"sku":null,"price":310.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/5421\/5326\/files\/Organic-Toor-Dal-front.jpg?v=1775487250","url":"https:\/\/www.dhatuorganics.com\/products\/organic-toor-dal-1kg","provider":"Dhatu Organics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}