Toor Dal, Tuvar dal, Arhar dal, Split pigeon pea,Tur dal 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. Popular recipes like South India sambhar, Gujarati dals, the famous puran poli and lots of other tasty Indian dishes are made using toor dal.