Navapur Tur Dal
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| Navapur Tur Dal (Redgram) (नवापूर तूर डाळ) | |
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| Geographical indication | |
| Alternative names | Desi Tur, Gawran Tur, Pandhari Tur, Diwal Tur, Khokali |
| Description | Pigeon pea variety cultivated in Maharashtra, India |
| Type | Pigeon pea |
| Area | Navapur, Nandurbar district |
| Country | India |
| Registered | 31 March 2016 |
| Official website | ipindia.gov.in |
Navapur Tur Dal or Redgram is a variety of pigeon pea cultivated in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is a common and widely cultivated crop in the 160 villages of Navapur taluka located in Nandurbar district. Under its Geographical Indication tag, it is referred to as "'Navapur Tur Dal".[1]
Navapur Tur Dal is a prized agricultural produce in Navapur and so named after it. Locally it is known as 'Desi Tur', 'Gawran Tur / Pandhari Tur', 'Diwal Tur', 'Khokali'.[2]
Description
The 'Navapur Tur Dal/Redgram' is a variety cultivated in the Navapur region for a long time. The area's black cotton soil and hilly surroundings create a favorable environment for its growth. This variety is a staple in the local diet, particularly among the tribal communities.[3][2][4]
The 'Navapur Tur Dal/Redgram' is white in color, also known as 'white tur'. It has a small grain size compared to other varieties of red gram found in Maharashtra. The cooking period of this local variety is less compared to other varieties. The 'Navapur Tur Dal/Redgram' is locally known by various names, including 'Desi Tur', 'Gawran Tur/Pandhari Tur' due to its traditional golden-white color, 'Diwal Tur' as it becomes available in the market around Diwali, and 'Khokali', which indicates the crop's maturity when the pods rustle in the wind.[2]
This variety not only takes a lesser amount of time for cultivation, around 90 to 120 days, but the plant height is also a bit shorter than the other varieties of pigeon pea/red gram in Maharashtra. 'Navapur Tur Dal /Redgram' is a white seeded variety and white seeded varieties of pigeon pea/red gram contain relatively less amount of antinutritional factors such as polyphenols, phytolectins compared to red seeded varieties.[2]