Toor daal is rich in protein that might help avoid type 2 diabetes. It is found that in patients with diabetes and cholesterol, regular intake of Toor dal may lower their blood sugar and cholesterol. It may decrease in total cholesterol and LDL (bad cholesterol) due to its antioxidant activity and high fibre content.

1 cup of cooked Toor Dal contains about 198 calories which include 10.36 gms protein and 8.7 gms fiber. 

Tip: Make sure to soak the toor dal 3-4 hours prior to cooking.