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TOORDAL DAL POWDER

Toor dal powder is a traditional to the south Indian cuisine and a homemade podi is always more delicious than store bought podi,...

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Toor dal is rich in protein that might help avoid type 2 diabetes. It is found that in patients with diabetes and cholesterol, regular intake of toor dal may lower their blood sugar and cholesterol. It may decrease in total cholesterol and LDL (bad cholesterol) due to its antioxidant activity and high fibre content.
It is traditionally used as a condiment for Idli's, Dosa's and other South Indian tiffins. The Dal Powders are also mixed with Hot steamed rice and Ghee. Some Podi's can also be used for Cooking and garnishing any South Indian dish.
Toor Dal, also known as Arhar Dal tastes the best with a classic tadka of mustard seeds, curry leaves, dry red chillies, ginger, garlic, onions and 1 tbsp of sambhar masala. Cook 1 cup of toor dal in 3 cups of water in a pressure cooker. Add salt, turmeric and 1 chopped tomato.
Soaking helps the toor dal to cook faster. If you are cooking in a pot or dutch oven, soak them for 30 to 60 minutes. To cook in pressure cooker or instant pot, you don't need to soak as it cooks very well under pressure.
Yes, toor dal is a perfect addition to diabetic diet regimen, as it helps in lowering the blood glucose levels by increasing insulin secretion. Being low on glycaemic index and high in dietary fibre toor dal keep you satiated, delays digestion and control diabetes.