Pigeon Pea Lentil
Pigeon Pea Lentil
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Description
Description
Botanical Name: Cajanus cajan
Pigeon pea, commonly known as Toor dal or Arhar dal, is a cornerstone of Indian home cooking and one of the most widely used lentils across South Asia. With its warm, earthy flavour and comforting texture, it forms the backbone of countless regional dals, sambars and slow-simmered dishes that have nourished generations.
Spice Zen’s Certified Organic Pigeon Pea Lentils are carefully sourced from certified organic farms in India and cleaned to high purity standards. Once cooked, these lentils soften into a rich, creamy consistency while retaining enough body to give dishes depth and substance. Their flavour is fuller and more rounded than lighter lentils, making them especially suited to spiced preparations and longer cooking.
Whether simmered into a classic everyday dal, enriched with vegetables and spices, or used as the base for South Indian-style sambars, pigeon pea lentils deliver warmth, satisfaction and a sense of culinary familiarity that makes them a true pantry essential.
Flavour & Texture Profile
Warm, earthy and gently nutty with a creamy, slightly coarse texture that thickens naturally when cooked.
Holds structure while softening beautifully into dals and stews.
How to Use
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Use 1 cup dried pigeon peas for 3 to 4 serves
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Soak 1 cup lentils in plenty of water for 4 to 6 hours before cooking
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Simmer 1 cup soaked lentils in 3 cups water for 30 to 40 minutes until soft
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Add ½ to 1 teaspoon whole spices when cooking for depth
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Use 1 cup cooked lentils in soups, dals or stews
- Mash lightly for thicker dals or leave whole for textured curries
Perfect For
- Traditional Indian dals and sambar
- Caribbean-style pigeon pea stews
- Hearty vegetarian curries
- Thick, nourishing soups
- Slow-simmered comfort dishes
- Plant-based protein-rich meal
Wellness Note
In traditional Indian and Ayurvedic-influenced cooking, pigeon pea lentils are appreciated as a sustaining, grounding food, commonly enjoyed as part of regular meals.
They are traditionally soaked before cooking to soften the outer layer, a practice long associated with making the dal lighter and easier to digest in everyday meals. For
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Vata, supportive when cooked soft with ghee and warming spices
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Pitta,best enjoyed with balanced seasoning and vegetables
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Kapha, traditionally paired with digestive spices and lighter accompaniments
(Cultural and traditional context only, not medical advice.)
Presentation & Storage
Cleaned and quality-checked at our gluten-free Sydney facility, then packed in a black stand-up paper pouch with protective foil lining to preserve freshness and purity.
Store in a cool, dry place away from heat and light.
Ingredients & Nutritional Information
Ingredients & Nutritional Information
Recipe Inspirations & Pairings
Recipe Inspirations & Pairings
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WHY CERTIFIED ORGANIC?
Certified organic ingredients are grown naturally, without synthetic chemicals or pesticides and handled with care from source to shelf. Independent certification gives you confidence that we meet strict organic standards and maintains its integrity throughout the journey.
THE SPICE ZEN Difference
Gluten free across our entire range.
Produced and packed in a dedicated gluten free facility.
Independently tested and endorsed by Coeliac Australia.
Premium certified organic ingredients; wildcrafted Australian natives.
No fillers, preservatives, flavourings or extracts.
Small-batch production for Freshness & Integrity.
Small family-owned business
Crafted carefully to meet dietary requirements.
Guided by respect for people, traditions and the environment.
