Produce of India:  Toor dal is native to India.  It is commonly grown in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat , Jharkhand, Karnataka and Maharashtra. More than 80% of tur production in these  states. 

History: Pigeon peas were reportedly introduced to Hawaii in 1824 by James Macrae with a few specimens reportedly becoming naturalized on the islands, but they wouldn’t gain much popularity until later. By the early 20th century Filipinos and Puerto Ricans began to emigrate from the American Philippines and Puerto Rico to Hawaii to work in sugarcane plantations in 1906 and 1901, respectively. Pigeon peas are said to have been popularized on the island by the Puerto Rican community where by the First World War their cultivation began, to expand on the island where they are still cultivated and consumed by locals.

Active Ingredient:  The nutrition in toor dal is mainly composed of protein, carbohydrates and fiber. The other nutrients in this lentil include some elements of vitamins C,E,K,B complex and other minerals like potassium, magnesium, and zinc.