Rahar dal or split pigeon peas

Toor dal a.k.a rahar dal is a traditional Nepali food and is one of the types of Nepali dal. In English, it is known as pigeon pea.

Harvested in the months of December and January, the toor dal is highly grown in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Gujrat, etc.

It holds importance in Indian meals and you will find different recipes of Toor dal in every Indian household. Some of the popular combos are Toor dal with rice, toor dal with Rotis, etc.

It is very rich in nutrients and is the main source of protein for vegetarians. It is highly recommended by dieticians and medical experts to include toor dal into their diet.

Toor dal is not just rich in protein but also packed with minerals and vitamins. We will look into the protein and nutrition facts of toor dal in the upcoming sections.

As I have mentioned it is widely popular for its protein content. So, first, look into the protein in 100g of toor dal.

Protein in toor dal (100g)

100 grams of plain toor dal has 22 grams of protein in it, as per the USDA nutrition data. Now, you can understand why it is highly popular in many African and Asian countries including India.

If you would like to measure the protein contents in toor dal with a cup, then 1 cup, around 205 g of toor dal or split pigeon pea has about 44 grams of protein in it.

Nutrition profile of toor dal (100g) and calories

Once we have seen the protein content in 100 g of toor dal, it’s time to look into the details of the nutrition profile or facts of 100g of Toor dal.