Best lightly roasted before use, imparting a nutty aroma and crunchy texture to dishes. In India the seeds are usually ground, to thicken and flavour sauces. Tastes good in sweet pastries, breads and is ideal for garnishing vegetables.
Available in 100g bags.
Malawi Toor Dall or Toor Dall Oily is the skinned and split pigeon peas, more commonly known as arhar dal. The extra coating of oil, which is not removed during processing, helps preserve the dal for a longer duration of time, and is ideal for storage. Sometimes called the “King of Pulses”, toor dall is one of the most commonly consumed dals throughout India, and is known for its thick consistency, rich taste, and low cook time. Mostly it is soaked in water for an hour, and then pressure cooked, with an added tadka. It is also used for making different kinds of legume curries, stews, and many other dishes. It is one of the richest sources of plant based protein, and is also a good source of calcium, vitamins B and C, and magnesium.
Palak paneer is a vegetarian dish originating from the Indian subcontinent, consisting of paneer (a type of cottage cheese) in a thick paste made from puréed spinach and seasoned with ginger, garlic, garam masala, and other spices.