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Unpolished Arhar Dal / Toor Dal (Split) Skinned and split toovar is also, known as pigeon peas. It is a major source of protein and many other nutrients for vegetarians. It is the most widely-used form of lentil. Toovar dal has a thick gelatinous or meaty consistency, and takes a little longer to cook than moong or masoor dal. The flavor of this everyday, Gujarati-style dal comes from the pure nuttiness of split pigeon peas, boiled until tender and bolstered with spices bloomed in hot ghee. This fat-tempering technique, called vaghar in Gujarati, has many names and many uses across the country.