The Pigeon Pea or Tur Dal (Cajanus cajan) is a perennial legume from the family Fabaceae native to the Old World. The pigeon pea is widely cultivated in tropical and semitropical regions around the world, being commonly consumed in South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. A staple in the Indian diet, Toor dal is rich in protein and can be enjoyed well with rotis or rice. It can be used to prepare sambar, dal tadka, the Maharashtrian varan, and more