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{{Short description|Type of Pigeon pea variety from Uttarakhand, India}}
{{Infobox geographical indication
| name = Uttarakhand Pahari Toor Dal
| image =
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| caption =
| alternative names =
| description = Pigeon pea variety cultivated in Uttarakhand, India
| type = Pigeon pea
| area = Uttarakhand
| country = [[India]]
| registered = 8 November 2023
| material =
| official website ={{URL|https://search.ipindia.gov.in/GirPublic/Application/Details/867|ipindia.gov.in}}}}

'''Uttarakhand Pahari Toor Dal''' is a variety of [[pigeon pea]] cultivated in the [[State of India|Indian state]] of [[Uttarakhand]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Live |first1=A. B. P. |title=सर्दियों में इस बार ये पहाड़ी दाल और सब्जियां बनाकर देखिए... ना सर्दी लगेगी और ढेर सारे होंगे फायदे |url=https://www.abplive.com/photo-gallery/lifestyle/food-pahadi-dal-and-vegetables-for-winters-to-keep-yourself-healthy-and-fit-know-a-good-winter-diet-2268596 |access-date=14 January 2025 |work=www.abplive.com |date=27 November 2022 |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=पौष्टिकता से भरपूर हैं उत्तराखंड की पहाड़ी दालें, गहथ-तोर और काले भट का नहीं कोई तोड़ - pahadi pulses of Uttarakhand are full of nutrients gahath taur and Kale Bhat health benefit jagran special |url=https://www.jagran.com/uttarakhand/dehradun-city-pahadi-pulses-of-uttarakhand-are-full-of-nutrients-gahath-taur-and-kale-bhat-health-benefit-jagran-special-22805355.html |access-date=14 January 2025 |work=Jagran |language=hi}}</ref> Pahari Toor Dal is grown in all 13 districts of Uttarakhand, with the main cultivation areas being [[Chamoli]], [[Almora]], [[Tehri Garhwal]], [[Nainital]], [[Pithoragarh]], and [[Champawat]].

Under its [[Geographical Indications in India|Geographical Indication]] tag, it is referred to as "'Uttarakhand Pahari Toor Dal".<ref name=":7">{{cite web |title=Uttarakhand Pahari Toor Dal |url=https://search.ipindia.gov.in/GirPublic/Application/Details/867 |website=Intellectual Property India |access-date=14 January 2025 |language=en}}</ref>

==Name==
Uttarakhand Pahari Toor Dal is a prized agricultural produce named after the state of Uttarakhand. The name is derived from the local state language of [[Hindi Language|Hindi]], where "Pahari" means mountainous, "Toor" means Pigeon pea, and "Dal" means lentil.<ref name=":7"/>

==Description==
The Pahari Toor Dal, cultivated in Uttarakhand's ideal climate, has distinct properties and characteristics. Its organic nature and unique taste drive high demand, setting it apart from plain area Toor Dal in quality and color. It is an essential legume crop in Uttarakhand's rainfed agriculture. Originating in India, it's widely cultivated in tropical and semi-tropical regions. Authentic, organically grown Toor Dal is cultivated in Uttarakhand's unpolluted environment.<ref>{{cite news |title=Winter Food : सर्दियों में ये आठ पहाड़ी दाल बेहद फायदेमंद, बीमारियों को दूर रखने का रामबाण उपाय, बढ़ी डिमांड - Winter Food Pahadi Dal for Winter Pahadi pulse benefits of Pahadi Dal |url=https://www.jagran.com/uttarakhand/dehradun-city-winter-food-pahadi-dal-for-winter-pahadi-pulse-benefits-of-pahadi-dal-23248089.html |access-date=14 January 2025 |work=Jagran |language=hi}}</ref>

tur is a key component of [[Barahnaja]] (Twelve seeds), a traditional practice in Uttarakhand where 12 crops are grown together for sustainable growth. Farmers cultivate tur as a mix crop, harvesting each crop as it matures. This approach promotes biodiversity and ensures a steady income for farmers. tur can be grown as a single crop or intermixed with cereals.

The Pahari Toor Dal is well-suited to Uttarakhand's agro-ecological conditions, with an extra short duration variety that promotes soil conservation and grain production. It can yield up to 1,800 kg/ha, making it a valuable crop for farmers. tur grows well in areas with low soil fertility, making it an ideal crop for regions with challenging soil conditions. It is also often used as a boundary crop, providing temporary fencing for farmers. In Uttarakhand, over 55% of the area is under rainfed hill agriculture, making tur a vital crop for the region. Toor Dal is successfully grown up to 2,000 meters elevation, demonstrating its adaptability to the region's diverse terrain. Overall, Pahari Toor Dal is a vital crop for Uttarakhand's agriculture, promoting sustainability, biodiversity, and economic growth for farmers.<ref>{{cite news |title=Uttarakhand’s brand ‘House of Himalayas’, launched by PM, reaches Rs 34.52 lakh sales |url=https://www.news9live.com/india/uttarakhands-brand-house-of-himalayas-launched-by-pm-reaches-rs-34-52-lakh-sales-2760353 |access-date=14 January 2025 |work=News9live |date=27 November 2024}}</ref>

==Geographical indication==
It was awarded the [[List of geographical indications in India|Geographical Indication]] (GI) status tag from the [[Geographical Indication Registry (India)|Geographical Indications Registry]], under the [[Government of India|Union Government of India]], on 8 November 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title=Uttarakhand Pahari Toor Dal |url=https://search.ipindia.gov.in/GIRPublic/Application/Details/867 |website=Intellectual Property India |access-date=14 January 2025}}</ref>

SEWA Koshish Kisaan Utpadak Swayatt Sahkarita from [[Narendranagar]], proposed the GI registration of 'Uttarakhand Pahari Toor Dal. After filing the application in April 2022, the Toor Dal was granted the GI tag in 2023 by the Geographical Indication Registry in [[Chennai]], making the name "Uttarakhand Pahari Toor Dal" exclusive to the Toor Dal cultivated in the region.<ref name=":7" /> It thus became the first pigeon pea variety from Uttarakhand and the 20th type of goods from Uttarakhand to earn the GI tag.<ref>{{cite news |title=GI tag for 7 indigenous products of Uttarakhand |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/gi-tag-for-7-indigenous-products-of-ukhand/articleshow/86623486.cms |access-date=13 January 2025 |work=The Times of India |date=30 September 2021}}</ref>

The GI tag protects the Toor Dal from illegal selling and marketing, and gives it legal protection and a unique identity.

==See also==
* [[Gulbarga Tur Dal]]
* [[Navapur Tur Dal]]
* [[Borsuri Tur Dal]]
* [[Attappady Thuvara]]
* [[Tandur Redgram]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Indian cuisine]]
[[Category:Uttarakhandi cuisine]]
[[Category:Economy of Uttarakhand]]
[[Category:GI Tagged Pigeon pea varieties of India]]
[[Category:Agriculture in Uttarakhand]]
[[Category:Geographical indications in Uttarakhand]]

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