Pulses
Split Pigeon Pea / Toor Dal
Pulses or legumes are an integral part of cooking, and form a key component of wholesome meal plan. Mainly it’s an incredible source of proteins, carbohydrates vitamins and minerals like magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, zinc and other vital nutrients required for normal growth, development and tissue repair. This lentil is good for boosting liver health and brings about lightness in the body.
| Nutritional value | per 100 grams |
|---|---|
| Calories | 343 kcal |
| Total fat | 1.5g |
| Total carbohydrates | 63g |
| Protein | 22g |
| Sodium | 17mg |
| Potassium | 1392mg |
| Calcium | 0.13mg |
| Iron | 28% |
| magnesium | 45% |
| Vitamin B6 | 15% |
Benefits of Toor Dal / Pigeon Pea
- Toor Dal is rich in protein, the building block of good health, combined with cereal, it provides complete protein which helps in building muscles.
- It is high dietary fiber, low in saturated fats and also cholesterol free. High fiber provides satiety and prevents eating with regular intervals. Fiber also binds body’s cholesterol and throws it out of the body.
- Being an excellent source of folic acid, it’s very helpful for the pregnant women, if include it in their daily diet. Folic acid is necessary for the development of the foetus and may help defend birth defects of the neural tube.
- Being an excellent source of fiber, it helps in preventing and reliving problems like gastric and constipation.
- Pigeon peas contain dietary fiber, potassium and low cholesterol which help to maintain the healthy heart. Potassium lowers the strain on heart by reducing the blood pressure. Dietary fiber maintains cholesterol balance and prevents atherosclerosis.