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A staple food item in every Indian kitchen and a meal is incomplete without the addition of the protein-packed dals and legumes. Being the powerhouse of protein, it is packed with essential vitamins and minerals. There are various types of dals that can be cooked into different delicacies. Toor, urad, masoor, moong, and chana dals are some of the commonly used dals.    One such dal which finds a prominent place in the kitchen is the toor dal. Toor dal or pigeon pea belongs to the Fabaceae family.  It is a common food in Asia, Africa, and America and has been cultivated for 3500 years. Toor dal is a native crop of India and is mostly accompanied by roti or rice. Toor dal seed pods are flat, sickle-shaped. They grow to a length of 5-9cm with a blend of color ranging from white, cream, yellow, purple, and black and this annual grown plant is drought-resistant. Toor dal or arhar dal is protein-rich and filled with carbohydrates and fiber. Consuming this lentil helps fulf...

Coriander comes from the plant Coriandrum sativum and belongs to the family of parsley, carrots, and celery. In the United States, Coriandrum sativum seeds are called coriander and its leaves are called cilantro. They’re called coriander seeds and coriander leaves in the rest of the world. It is also known by the name of Chinese parsley. Coriander is used in several dishes like soups and salsas and cuisines like Indian, Middle Eastern, and Asian. Coriander seeds are mostly used in dried or ground form.  Coriander is filled with antioxidants that have many culinary uses and health benefits. It is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, manganese, and magnesium.  Coriander seeds may help your body in the following ways:     Helps lower blog sugar levels Helps control cholesterol levels Aids in curing cold and flu Helps promote digestion Coriander seeds cannot be easily substituted with anything else due to their distinct flavor.  These seeds can be...