Toor Dal (Split Yellow Pigeon Peas, Boiled, Drained, India)
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Toor dal, also named turdal and split yellow pigeon pea in the app, is low FODMAP at 36 g boiled and drained. The India-labelled Monash entry lists 43 g as moderate and 180 g as high. The weights apply after cooking and removing the liquid.
Serving sizes for toor dal (split yellow pigeon peas, boiled, drained, india)
Boiled, drained toor dal: 36 g green, 43 g amber and 180 g red in the India entry.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 180 g | Fructans 0.42 g | |
| 2½ tablespoons | 36 g | Fructans 0.08 g | |
| ¼ cup | 43 g | Fructans 0.1 g |
Breakdown for 1 cup
Is toor dal (split yellow pigeon peas, boiled, drained, india) low FODMAP?
Fructans are amber at 43 g, while both fructans and GOS are red at 180 g. The tested entry identifies split yellow pigeon peas, so it is more specific than the general term lentils. Chana dal and urid dal have their own preparations and serving ratings. The 36 g green toor-dal result should not be extended to a larger bowl simply because another dal has a larger green amount.
Toor Dal (Split Yellow Pigeon Peas, Boiled, Drained, India) and IBS: what to know
For a shared toor-dal meal, the cooked pulse in your serving can be hard to estimate after it has been mixed with liquid and vegetables. If you are using the 36 g reference, measure the drained component before combining it with the rest of your plate. A finished dhal may include ingredients and cooking liquid not covered by that reference.
Gut-friendly ways to eat toor dal (split yellow pigeon peas, boiled, drained, india)
Use the packet name to confirm that the ingredient is split yellow pigeon pea rather than another yellow split pulse. Prepare it according to the packet, drain and weigh the cooked toor dal. For a swap, compare the separate chana-dal portion and adjust your recipe for its different cooking behaviour.
Frequently asked questions
Does turdal mean the same food as toor dal here?
Yes. The checked Monash entry includes both names and identifies the pulse as split yellow pigeon pea.
Is a full bowl of toor dal covered by the green result?
The green result is for 36 g of the drained cooked pulse. The listed 180 g serving is high, so a larger bowl cannot be assumed to have the small serving's rating.
Can I rate a toor-dal curry from its total weight?
The curry's total weight includes liquid and other ingredients. Work out its toor-dal content and preparation rather than comparing the entire curry directly with a drained-pulse weight.
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Sources and editorial notes
- Monash University FODMAP Diet App
Monash University FODMAP Diet app entry “Toor Dal / Turdal (split yellow pigeon pea), dried, boiled, drained” checked directly on 27 September 2026. Portion weights, traffic-light ratings and the FODMAP groups described in this guide were verified in the app. This check does not validate numerical FODMAP concentration estimates elsewhere in the catalogue.