Tur Dal is one of the staple food, which adds its importance in Indian cuisines. Tur dal is basically rich in fibre, carbohydrates, folic acid, protein, calcium, and fat. The flavour and the taste of tur dal are unique and one of the most appetizing dals. It is free from synthetic chemicals and pesticides. Also, it improves digestion and controls the cholesterol.

Urad dal is popularly soaked and ground to make batter for dosas, idlis , vadas, etc. It is used in chutneys, curries and sometimes too make desserts as well.

Masoor dal Red helps you lose weight. It helps in cleansing your skin by removing impurities. The high amounts of fiber in the red lentils help in lowering cholesterol while the potassium helps in lowering high blood pressure. Red lentils have low glycemic index, which makes them an ideal food for people with diabetes. It boosts the immune power.

Channa dal is a golden yellow, hard, small, rounded, split and husked lentil that is popular in India. It has a mild sweet taste when cooked and is highly nutritious. Channa dal is a good source of dietary fibre and contains an insignficant amount of polyunsaturated fat. Minerals such as zinc and calcium are present in addition to considerable amounts of protein. It has a low glycemic index, which proves it to be suitable for diabetics despite the high carbohydrate content present and are known to increase glucose tolerance. It also helps treat vomiting, lower cholesterol and improve digestion. Channa dal is mainly used to make curries such as sambar and dal as bread accompaniments. It is also used to make sabjis, vadas and chats.

Kabuli channas are a helpful source of zinc, folate and protein. They are also very high in dietary fiber and hence a healthy food, especially as a source of carbohydrates for persons with insulin sensitivity or diabetes.

Moong beans are a well-liked food among vegetarians since it includes a lot of proteins and fiber. It is one of the easiest dals to digest and for this reason it is frequently given to people recovering from an illness, specially a stomach upset. It contains antioxidants which is extremely healthy for the good functioning of the human body. It is an excellent balanced diet and could be included in our daily.