Daal (Lentils) is cooked in every house in India in one form or the another almost everyday. Lentils are low in fat and high in protein, fiber and are frequently referred to as a wonder food. For vegetarians pulses are a vital part of the diet. Before cooking, always rinse daal (lentils) and pick out stones and other debris. 

Pulses is a general name given to plants that provide dried edible seeds. Peas, beans and lentils are known as pulses. They pulses belongs to the Leguminosae family. Split pulses in India are known as Dal or Daal.