• Split and skinned version (Tur Dal): Used in the preparation of dal, sambhar, rasam, khichdi, and more.
• Complete seeds in curries, stews, and other dishes.
• Flour is used in snack products as a thickening agent.

Industrial Uses

• Milling companies in Dal mill red grams to be used for domestic consumption as well as export.
• By-products such as the seed coat and husk can be used for livestock diet or as organic compost.

Fodder and Green Manure

• Leaves and stalks are nutritious food sources.
• Green manure to sustainably 
• Largest consumer and producer of red grams (pigeon pea) in the world and contributes more than 80 percent of global production. crop is primarily produced under conditions of rain throughout the Kharif season and is a key source of income for millions of marginal and small farmers.