How many calories does Toor dal have?

One serving of Toor dal gives 151 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 88 calories, proteins account for 30 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 33 calories.  One Toor dal provides about 8 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

Is Toovar Dal with Cucumber Healthy?

Yes, toor dal is healthy. Made up of toor dal and onions with some Indian spices.

Let's understand the ingredients.

Toor Dal : Toor dal is rich in proteins, the building block of good health. High in fiber, diabetic and heart friendly. Being an excellent source of folic acid, pregnant women must include toor dal in their daily diet. See detailed benefits of toor dal. 

Onions : Yes, its a great Anti Oxidant. The phytochemical present in onions along with their Vitamin C help boost your immunity. The chromium in onions help regulate your blood pressure. The sulphur in the onion which brings you tears is actually good for your eyes. Raw onions keep your heart healthy and see here for total benefits of onions. 

What to combine your dal with?

Combine the toor dal with a bajra roti, jowar roti and whole wheat roti to make a healthy combination. Note that when you combine any dal with any cereal ( bajra, jowar, ragi, whole wheat ) then the protein quality is enhanced.

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