Definition of «dal»

Dal is a term used to describe various types of dried, split legumes that are commonly used in Indian and other South Asian cuisines. The name comes from the Hindi word for “split,” as these beans have been split while still green, then sun-dried before being cooked. Some common examples include chana dal (split chickpeas), mung daal (split yellow lentils) and toor daal (split pigeon peas). These dals are used in a variety of dishes such as curries, stews or simply cooked with rice to make a complete meal. They are also used in making flour for breads and snacks like papadums.

Usage examples

Dal is a lentil-based dish commonly found in Indian cuisine.
I decided to cook a simple dal for dinner using red lentils and aromatic spices.
My favorite type of dal is the creamy and flavorsome black dal also known as "dal makhani."
We enjoyed a hearty meal of steamed rice, dal, and naan bread.
Grandma's secret ingredient in her dal recipe is a pinch of asafoetida, which enhances the flavor.
For a quick and nutritious meal, I often make a one-pot dal soup by adding vegetables and vegetable broth to boiled lentils.
The dal was slow-cooked overnight in a clay pot to achieve a rich and velvety texture.
I like to garnish my dal with fresh coriander leaves and a squeeze of lemon juice for added freshness.
When I have leftover dal, I repurpose it by making stuffed parathas or savory pancakes.
The restaurant serves a variety of dals, including yellow moong dal, chana dal, and toor dal.

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In a large bowl, cover the chana dal with boiling water. (verywellfit.com)
This dry yellow moong dal recipe comes with a story. (happygut.ca)
Top each serving of dal with half of the yogurt, rice, scrambled eggs, pickled daikon, scallion and cilantro. (tastingtable.com)
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Definition of «dal»

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