Beans, pigeon peas, dahl, dried, raw

Pigeon pea dahl consists of dried pigeon peas that have been split and had their seed coats removed. The figures here describe the raw, dried food rather than cooked dahl. It mainly provides carbohydrate and protein: per 100g, it contains 59g of carbohydrate, 22g of protein and 1.9g of fat, with an energy content of 1379 kJ.

Carbohydrate provides energy, while protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues. Pigeon pea dahl also supplies minerals, including potassium and magnesium, which contribute to normal muscle and nerve function. Cooking increases its water content, so the nutrient amounts per weight of cooked dahl will differ from these dried-food values. Added salt or fat will also change the nutritional content. Full figures are in the tables below.